Supplier Quality Manager

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a seasoned Supplier Quality Manager to lead global supplier quality initiatives across semiconductor materials and components. You will drive early supplier involvement in new product introductions, define quality requirements, and oversee audits.

You will coordinate containment, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement with suppliers, ensuring compliance with ISO/IATF standards and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supplier quality within semiconductor and electronics industries.
• Strong data-driven decision making and statistical analysis.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality for NPI and high-volume manufacturing.
• Define supplier quality requirements for NPI and high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and audits.
• Coordinate containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions with suppliers.
• Monitor KPIs and supplier performance through regular reviews.
• Drive root-cause investigations and sustainable supplier improvements.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Quality Systems Auditing

Supplier Development

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Leadership

Material Traceability

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Audit Techniques

Job description

Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,300 employees operate in over 15 countries to partner with our customers to deliver solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more, visit lumileds.com.

Who You Are:

Supplier Quality Manager

Position Summary:

Lumileds is seeking a highly qualified Supplier Quality Manager to join its Quality Management team. This role is responsible for leading all aspects of supplier quality management, including supplier risk assessment, supplier development and qualification to Lumileds' global standards, supplier continuous improvement initiatives, incoming quality assurance, and supplier escalation management.

This is a high-visibility position requiring a seasoned and well-rounded quality professional with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic supplier management capabilities, and a proven track record of driving quality excellence across a global supply base.

What You Will Do:

Supplier Quality & New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Drive early supplier involvement in new product development and product/component improvements.
• Define supplier quality requirements for NPI and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) improvements to ensure manufacturability and material quality performance.
• Participate in supplier selection activities and capability assessments.
• Engage suppliers to ensure their technical competencies and manufacturing capabilities meet business requirements.
• Lead supplier quality development activities both on-site and remotely.
• Monitor, deploy, and drive Supplier Quality KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct periodically business and quality reviews with critical suppliers to secure commitment to improvement plans.

Quality Systems & Audits

• Lead or support internal, external, and supplier quality system audits.
• Ensure supplier compliance with organizational quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Sustainability & Compliance

• Ensure assigned suppliers comply with sustainability requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely Global Supplier Rating data submissions and reporting.
• Own and lead resolution of supplier and material-related quality issues that impact factories and customers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and supplier resources for effective containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Manage quality excursions and drive root-cause investigations to closure.

Traceability & Containment

• Perform material-level traceability investigations.
• Implement immediate containment actions at supplier sites, incoming inspection, and factory WIP while root-cause investigations are in progress.

Core Competencies Highlighted

• Supplier Quality Management
• Quality Systems Auditing
• Supplier Development & Capability Building
• Sustainability Compliance
• Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
• Supplier Escalation Management
• Material Traceability
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Manufacturing Quality Improvement

What You Will Bring (RequiredQualifications):

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of business practices and procedures related to process control, product testing, statistical analysis, and issue resolution, enabling effective data-driven analytical decision-making.
• Applies a broad range of principles, theories, and concepts while leveraging prior experience to determine appropriate courses of action and develop solutions to moderately complex technical and operational challenges.
• Experienced in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling work to meet deadlines and ensure the timely completion of multiple independent tasks, as well as short-term and long-term projects.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with business unit managers, cross-functional teams, and peers. Communicates clearly when establishing, defining, aligning, and driving systems, processes, strategies, and plans for product and process development and deployment.

Field of Study

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant Engineering field preferably Material Science or Applied Science.

Years of Experience (Minimum)

• 7 - 9 years

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical & Industry Expertise

• ISO/IATF and VDA 6.3 certified.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Process Engineering.
• Experience in the semiconductor and/or electronics industry.
• Strong auditing skills and familiarity with quality management standards.
• Understanding of business and supplier relationships.
• Fundamental knowledge of materials science.
• Technical expertise in critical LED/semiconductor materials, including:
  • Ceramic substrates
  • Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
  • Leadframes
  • LED chips
  • Silicone materials
  • Mechanical parts
  • Electronic components
• Understanding of key manufacturing process flows for LED and semiconductor materials.
• Basic knowledge of:
  • LED reliability testing and stress conditions
  • Thermal and mechanical challenges

Quality & Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong 8D problem-solving methodology knowledge and application.
• Experience with Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation experience.
• Supplier audit and quality assessment capabilities.

Business & Collaboration Skills

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and external partners.
• Good understanding of business relationships and stakeholder management.
• Flexibility to travel regularly as required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Program/project management capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer