SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER III

TE Connectivity; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia. The role focuses on ensuring suppliers meet quality performance and ISO standards. Responsibilities include managing supplier performance scores, leading audits, and participating in continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in quality within the connector and cable assembly industry, with expertise in ISO9001. This position provides an opportunity to enhance supplier training and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in connector and cable assembly quality.
• Certified ISO 9001 auditor by the 2nd party auditor.
• Knowledge in GD&T and advanced knowledge of reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Act as quality contact for assigned suppliers.
• Lead audits and manage supplier performance.
• Participate in Six Sigma lean projects and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality performance improvements

Supplier training

Six Sigma methodologies

ISO9001 expertise

APQP tools knowledge

Education

B.S. degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Supplier Quality Engineer works as direct interface and key contact towards TE’s Supply Base. Responsible for continuous Quality Performance improvements, ensures that Suppliers fulfil ISO 9001 as well as TE specific requirements. Besides that, this function ensures a proper communication and supports cross functional activities at our external supplier

Job Requirements

• Quality Key Contact and Account owner for assigned suppliers.
• Owner of supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers and commodity.
• Organize and Perform Suppliers Scorecard Reviews, Business Reviews, Complaint reviews and other management reviews.
• Quality representative on Sourcing decisions
• Participate / Leads Audits at suppliers (Systematic, process, etc.) per the Annual Audit Plan or Problem-Solving activities. Performs new supplier qualification audit when SDE function is not available in the region.
• Owner of supplier 8D (D4~D8) and 8D quality rating.
• Supports IQE on Complaint Handling for the assigned suppliers (as Escalation step for IQE)
• Define and track Performance Agreements.
• Supplier improvement – Participate in 6-Sigma lean projects, Kaizen events, Quality Improvement Plan activities
• Supplier Training – Provide Technical aid and Training to suppliers when necessary to achieve the required Quality level in collaboration with SDE if needed.
• Contributes to Lessons Learned documents in collaboration with other supplier quality.

What your background should look like

• B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field
• At least 8 years of experience within connector and cable assembly Quality
• Expert Knowledge on ISO9001. Preferred on IATF16949, ISO 14000 and other industry standards
• Certified ISO 9001 auditor by the 2nd party audito
• Working Knowledge on specific product and process as needed (e.g., Molding, Stamping, PAB/PCBA, diecasting …)
• Be familiar with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limit to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R and 8D.
• SAP basic knowledge
• Knowledge in GD&T and Advance knowledge reading technical drawings and specifications