Supplier Quality Team Lead - Zero-Defects & Audits

Cohu, Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-Day Work Week

Flexible Working Arrangement

Profit Sharing

Overseas Opportunities

Job summary

Cohu Malaysia is seeking a Supplier Quality Team Leader to drive supplier quality excellence across our manufacturing base. You will lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure robust problem-solving and ISO 9001 compliance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, minimum five years of project or technical leadership experience, and a proven track record in supplier audits and improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with projects or technical leadership exposure.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent skill.
• Experience leading supplier audits and driving supplier improvements.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage large data in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Experience with machining and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and prioritize daily activities of Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure consistent execution of supplier quality processes.
• Drive a “Zero Defects” mindset across the supply base and within the Supplier Quality team.
• Review and validate supplier quality issues, non-conformances, and defect trends; ensure containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Lead supplier problem-solving using structured methods (8D, 5 Why, 3x5 Why) and ensure timely closure.
• Coordinate supplier audits, evaluations, and follow-up actions; track audit findings with evidence.
• Monitor supplier quality performance metrics (DPPM, audit scores, CAPA closure, delivery quality) and drive improvements via supplier reviews.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to review performance, identify risks, and apply escalation as needed.
• Support qualification of new suppliers and materials in line with qualification processes.
• Prepare and review supplier quality reports, presentations, and improvement plans for management review.
• Ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance across supplier activities.
• Coach and develop Supplier Quality Engineers through on-the-job guidance and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

FMEA

SPC

MSA

PPAP

APQP

Job description

Cohu Malaysia is seeking a Supplier Quality Team Leader to drive supplier quality excellence across our manufacturing base. You will lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure robust problem-solving and ISO 9001 compliance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, minimum five years of project or technical leadership experience, and a proven track record in supplier audits and improvements.