Supply Chain Quality Engineer

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology group is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to assess supplier performance and lead quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering or supplier quality management. Responsibilities include monitoring supplier metrics, implementing sustainability practices, and collaborating with teams to ensure quality standards are met. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in quality engineering or supplier quality management.
• Familiar with continuous improvement and quality management methodologies.
• Willing to travel in- and outside of Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor supplier performance through structured evaluations.
• Lead and implement supplier quality improvement projects.
• Identify root causes of issues and implement lasting solutions.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders for quality alignment.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier performance management

Data analysis

Technical drawing interpretation

Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

Sustainability practices knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing/supply chain management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor supplier performance in On-Time Delivery, Quality Reliability and other performance metrics through structured evaluations and regular performance reviews.


• Lead and implement supplier quality improvement projects to enhance product quality, reduce defects and boost delivery performance.


• Identify root causes of issues and implement effective, lasting solutions to prevent recurrence.


• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders - Production, Purchasing, IQC, and Design teams to ensure supplier quality aligns with our standards and goals.


• Plan, conduct, and document regular and new supplier audits, identifying areas of improvement.


• Involvement in new supplier selection process, supplier qualification and development, including ramp-up plans and company standard trainings.


• Drive sustainability compliance by ensuring suppliers adhere to corporate sustainability principles. Work closely with stakeholders to boost supplier onboarding rates and strengthen compliance across the supply base.


• Work with the SCQM team at Headquarters to align on supplier metrics and streamline development strategies across the board.


• Align closely with the department manager to set clear direction and priorities for supplier development initiatives, ensuring efforts are strategic, consistent, and impactful.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ manufacturing/ supply chain management, or a related field.


• 3-5 years’ experience in quality engineering or supplier quality management.


• Experience in supplier performance management and auditing practices.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings, hands-on experience with mechanical commodities such as machined parts, castings or sheet metal and a solid understanding of their manufacturing processes.


• Strong ability to identify root causes of issues and implement effective, lasting solutions to prevent recurrence.


• Familiar with continuous improvement and quality management methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, as well as tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa), PDCA, Control Charts, and Pareto Analysis.


• Proficient in data analysis and reporting—comfortable working with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to turn data into insights and drive decisions.


• Knowledge of sustainability practices and initiatives is a plus.


• Process minded, high sense of responsibility, high integrity, and accountability.


• The ability to communicate, coordinate, and build strong working relationships will be key to the success.


• Willing to travel in- and outside of Malaysia with valid driving license (30 – 40%)

Recruitment Team

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.

We are Körber – an international technology group with around 13,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: we turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape technological change. In our Business Areas Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies, we deliver products, solutions and services that inspire and create added value for customers. We build ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group.