Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

LONGCHEER TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LONGCHEER TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee SMT material quality, supplier performance, and audits for PCB/PCBA and related components.

The role requires a degree in engineering and at least 3 years in SQE in electronics/EMS, with strong knowledge of SMT processes and root-cause methods. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of SQE or quality engineering experience in SMT, PCBA, semiconductor, electronics or EMS manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes, electronic components and common soldering defects.
• Familiar with supplier audits, incoming quality control and supplier performance management.
• Practical experience in 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 5-Why and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 or related quality standards is an advantage.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and inspection reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with local and overseas suppliers.
• Good written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance for SMT-related materials and components.
• Conduct supplier qualification, selection, audits and periodic performance reviews.
• Handle incoming material quality issues, production-line abnormalities and supplier-related customer complaints.
• Lead supplier corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis and other problem-solving methodologies
• Work closely with suppliers to identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely issue closure
• Monitor supplier quality indicators, including defect rate, PPM, rejection rate, SCAR response and recurring quality issues
• Support SMT process quality improvement covering solder printing, SPI, component placement, reflow, AOI and related processes
• Analyse common SMT defects such as solder bridging, insufficient solder, tombstoning, component shift, voids, cold joints, open/short circuits and component damage
• Collaborate with IQC, Process, Production, Engineering, R&D and Purchasing teams to resolve material and process-related quality issues
• Review supplier 8D reports and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions

Job description

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Manage supplier quality performance for SMT-related materials and components, including PCB/PCBA, electronic components, solder paste, stencil and packaging materials. Conduct supplier qualification, selection, audits and periodic performance reviews. Handle incoming material quality issues, production-line abnormalities and supplier-related customer complaints.

Key responsibilities

Manage supplier quality performance for SMT-related materials and components, including PCB/PCBA, electronic components, solder paste, stencil and packaging materials

Conduct supplier qualification, selection, audits and periodic performance reviews

Handle incoming material quality issues, production-line abnormalities and supplier-related customer complaints

Lead supplier corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis and other problem-solving methodologies

Work closely with suppliers to identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely issue closure

Monitor supplier quality indicators, including defect rate, PPM, rejection rate, SCAR response and recurring quality issues

Support SMT process quality improvement covering solder printing, SPI, component placement, reflow, AOI and related processes

Analyse common SMT defects such as solder bridging, insufficient solder, tombstoning, component shift, voids, cold joints, open/short circuits and component damage

Collaborate with IQC, Process, Production, Engineering, R&D and Purchasing teams to resolve material and process-related quality issues

Review supplier 8D reports and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions

About you

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Management or a related discipline

Minimum 3 years of SQE or quality engineering experience in SMT, PCBA, semiconductor, electronics or EMS manufacturing

Strong knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes, electronic components and common soldering defects

Familiar with supplier audits, incoming quality control and supplier performance management

Practical experience in 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 5-Why and root-cause analysis

Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 or related quality standards is an advantage

Able to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and inspection reports

Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and cross-functional coordination skills

Able to communicate effectively with local and overseas suppliers

Good written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia