Supplier Quality Supervisor

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn Bhd is building a new manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. We seek a Supplier Quality Supervisor to define and drive supplier quality strategy, lead audits, and manage a growing SQE team in a fast-moving environment.

You will ensure quality readiness for NPI and ramp-ups, develop supplier programs, and collaborate with global teams to sustain high standards across Asia, Europe and the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Quality Management, or related disciplines.
• 10–12 years of experience in Supplier Quality Management, Advanced Quality Planning, initial sample inspections, and complaint management including 5+ years leadership in an international manufacturing environment.
• Quality auditor qualifications preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and defect evaluation.
• Strong quality tools knowledge (FMEA, APQP, 8D, SPC).
• Structured, analytical, fact-based mindset with solution orientation.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the supplier quality strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Develop supplier development programs to enhance maturity and performance.
• Lead supplier audits and ensure compliance with standards.
• Establish KPI-based supplier performance framework and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement a supplier quality management system.
• Manage risk assessment and production readiness for NPI and ramp-ups.
• Handle root-cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier issues.
• Direct and develop the supplier quality team, setting clear KPIs.

Skills

Quality management

Quality tools (FMEA APQP 8D SPC)

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Auditing

MS Office

SAP

English fluent

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related disciplines

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Supervisor

Location: Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia

Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Line Manager: Senior Operation Quality Manager

About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) forthird-generation semiconductor materialssuch asGaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers forenergy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the#1 market positionin each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a newgreenfield manufacturing and engineering hubinBatu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide astate-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & testof our high-end systems and will contribute toengineering the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in2027with rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities — built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people’s wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking forpurpose-driven builders: hands‑on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around1,000 employees from ~60 nationalitiesacross Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

Responsibilities

Strategic leadership and Supplier Quality Strategy

• Define and implement the supplier quality strategy aligned with company objectives, ensuring long-term supplier capability, performance and compliance.
• Develop and drive structured supplier development programs to enhance supplier maturity, performance and alignment with future business requirements.
• Act as a key contributor in strategic supplier selection decisions, ensuring quality requirements, risk considerations and long-term capability are fully assessed.
• Define and establish a KPI-based supplier performance framework, ensuring transparency, benchmarking and continuous improvement across the supply base.

Supplier Quality System & Execution

• Design and implement a robust supplier quality management system covering supplier selection, qualification, production and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Ensure structured quality planning (e.g. APQP) for strategic suppliers, including risk assessment, validation planning and production readiness.
• Define and standardize supplier quality requirements such as control plans, first article inspections (FAI), product validation and release processes.
• Ensure supplier quality readiness for new product introductions (NPI), ramp-ups and supplier transfer/localization projects.
• Lead supplier audits and ensure continuous development of audit methodologies and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Serve as the escalation point and accountable party for critical supplier quality issues.

Supplier Performance, Risk & Improvement

• Drive supplier performance management by monitoring quality, delivery and process stability, initiating corrective and preventive actions where required.
• Establish and manage structured root cause analysis and sustainable corrective action processes for supplier-related issues.
• Identify supply and quality risks across the supply base and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and resilience.
• Define, implement and track supplier improvement programs, ensuring long‑term performance enhancement and accountability.

Team and Performance Management

• Directly lead, train and supervise the daily operation of the supplier quality team, ensuring clear accountability, capability growth and performance review.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen expertise in core SQE including problem‑solving, risk management, auditing, quality tools and communication.
• Set clear goals and KPIs, build a high-performing team to support company’s quality objectives.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Quality Management, or related disciplines.
• 10-12 years of experience in Supplier Quality Management, Advanced Quality Planning, initial sample inspections, and complaint management including >5 years leadership experience in an international manufacturing environment.
• Qualifications and experience as a quality auditor is preferred
• Knowledge of commonly used manufacturing processes and evaluation of defects in components and assemblies
• Strong command of quality tools is required, such as FMEA APQP, 8D,SPC, etc.
• Knowledge of quality management standards.
• Structured, analytical, and fact-based mindset with solution-oriented attitude

• Strong people management, coaching and development capabilities.
• Willingness to travel domestic and international.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP is preferred.
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Working Conditions & Environment

Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site

Visits to supplier locations will be requested as needed.

Occasional travel, to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites.