Supplier Quality Engineer, Electronics

AllwaysFirst; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AllwaysFirst is seeking a skilled supplier quality professional to lead activities across NPI, supplier development, and mass production. You will drive supplier performance, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to ensure product quality and minimize defects.

The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to maintain quality standards, conduct supplier audits, monitor KPIs like DPPM and OTD, and lead APQP/PPAP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• 3+ years in supplier or manufacturing quality or industrial engineering in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with semiconductor, PCB, or Power Electronics preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, SPC, GD&T, and ISO 9001/IATF 16949.
• ISO auditor certification preferred.
• Experience with battery/Lithium tech, BMS/EMS, SAP, or Power BI is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.
• Willing to travel 20–50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and capability evaluations.
• Monitor supplier KPIs including DPPM and OTD; drive performance improvement.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities and validate supplier readiness for new components.
• Lead supplier quality issue resolution using 8D, A3, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and suppliers to maintain quality standards.
• Conduct on-site supplier visits and verify corrective actions.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, MSA, and PFMEA initiatives.

Skills

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

8D

SPC

GD&T

ISO 9001/IATF 16949

Job description

Lead supplier quality activities across NPI, supplier development, and mass production. Drive supplier performance, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to ensure product quality and minimize defects.

Job Summary

Lead supplier quality activities across NPI, supplier development, and mass production. Drive supplier performance, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to ensure product quality and minimize defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and capability evaluations.
• Monitor supplier KPIs including DPPM and OTD; drive performance improvement.
• Manage APQP/PPAP activities and validate supplier readiness for new components.
• Lead supplier quality issue resolution using 8D, A3, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and suppliers to maintain quality standards.
• Conduct on-site supplier visits and verify corrective actions.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, MSA, and PFMEA initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or industrial engineering within electronics/electrical manufacturing.
• Experience with semiconductor, PCB, electrical/electro-mechanical assembly, Power Electronics, or Telecom is preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, SPC, GD&T, and quality systems such as ISO 9001/IATF 16949.
• ISO 9001/IATF 16949 auditor certification is preferred.
• Experience with battery/Lithium technology, BMS/EMS, SAP, or Power BI is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Chinese proficiency is an advantage.
• Willing to travel 20–50% domestically and internationally.