Supplier Quality Leader: Audits, CAPA & Continuous Improvement

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a contract manufacturer and precision parts supplier which offers total solutions in the engineering and assembly of high quality modules and complete machine systems for the Semiconductor, Medical, Aerospace and Science industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a competitive manufacturing environment, working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing and QA to elevate supplier quality and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; or 2 years of related working experience in supplier qualification, supplier quality and quality management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of working experience in Supplier Management.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS9100 quality management standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and failure analysis skills.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision, and organize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and approve new suppliers through audits and supplier buy-off activities.
• Lead team to achieve quality objectives targets.
• Monitor and resolve supplier quality issues (incoming, FAI, and assembly processes).
• Evaluate supplier processes, quality systems, and corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Track and qualify or disqualify suppliers according to KMWE's standards.
• Maintain Q-Note/CPAR records for parts returned to suppliers (incoming/assembly rejects).
• Conduct supplier audits, process verification, and performance reviews.
• Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and QA to improve supplier quality and reduce costs.
• Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure effective issue resolution.
• Lead supplier quality review meetings and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Develop supplier quality programs, KPIs, and supplier rating systems for continuous improvement.
• Support superior with ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

Quality mgmt systems

Job description

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a contract manufacturer and precision parts supplier which offers total solutions in the engineering and assembly of high quality modules and complete machine systems for the Semiconductor, Medical, Aerospace and Science industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a competitive manufacturing environment, working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing and QA to elevate supplier quality and reduce costs.