Supplier Quality Engineer II

Jabil; Penang; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a technical focal point to monitor supplier quality issues and collaborate with manufacturers across programs. You will evaluate supplier performance, define inspection processes, and guide Receiving Inspection at the site level to ensure quality standards are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–4 years in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering, with experience in supplier audits and regulatory activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; engineering preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in supplier audits and regulatory activities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal person for commodity related quality and supplier issues.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented for production-critical supplier issues.
• Provide guidance on Inspection Plans and Methods at Receiving Inspection.
• Maintain ongoing site supplier evaluation and interface with audits and SCARs.

Skills

Supplier quality

HLA/Box Build

Managing suppliers

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

SUMMARY

To be a technical focal point to monitor and work supplier quality issues directly with the manufacturer and communicate status on non-conforming parts/suppliers across all programs. Evaluate supplier performance, determine appropriate Inspection processes and provides guidance to Receiving Inspection function at the site level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the focal person for commodity related quality and functional issues that stem from components being purchased for manufacturing.
• Ensure that all production critical supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner, and corrective actions are implemented correctly.
• Serve as the point of contact for Inspection Plans and Inspection Methods, and provide guidance to Receiving Inspection Auditors.
• Ensuring ongoing site supplier evaluation is performed.
• This would be achieved by using site information collected from Receiving Inspection, MRB, Customer Returns, SCAR database and by liaison efforts with customer work cells.
• Performance will be reported internally, to the supplier, and to the customer where applicable.
• Perform supplier audit interfacing with Corporate SQE if applicable.
• To provide documentation to perform Inspection of components per Inspection Plans in SAP.
• Monitor and drive PPM issues with the supply base in addition to helping them achieve “Dock to Stock” certified with Jabil (in accordance to the vendor performance system).
• Drive supplier selection strategies that will yield a supply base that can be used across all customer programs providing leverage cost savings.
• Proactively communicate information or issues that may impact the product costs of manufacturability to all affected departments.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree required, bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; and 2 to 4 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual may be required to sit, stand walk regularly, and occasionally lift up to 15 lbs. Be accessible to production floor and office staff and to use required office equipment. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Individual’s primary workstation is located in the office area, with some time spent each day on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to moderate.

EXPERIENCE

1. Technically strong in process of HLA/Box Build/Custom mechanical process & experience in managing suppliers
2. Experience in managing activities related to supplier audits and regulatory activities

The personnel to have the below knowledge:

• Mechanical parts assembly
• IPC knowledge is an added advantage
• Experience in handling suppliers and drive supplier improvement
• Custom mechanical detail manufacturing process knowledge and understanding.
• Quality process and assurance to drive quality mindset
• Lead and strategized on improving the supplier quality of the workcells

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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