Job Responsibilities

1. Evaluate and onboard new suppliers, and assist existing suppliers in improving quality capabilities. 2. Drive quality improvement projects, utilizing quality tools (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma) to resolve defects. 3. Lead the execution of APQP plans for new projects, ensuring suppliers understand and meet customer requirements. 4. Assist suppliers in addressing quality issues and drive 8D closed-loop resolution. 5. Provide quality training and coaching to enhance supplier management capabilities. 6. Conduct regular supplier quality audits and establish/maintain quality control systems. 7. Prepare quality assessment reports, analyze data, and track improvement effectiveness. 8. Manage the local SQE team and promote the development of Malaysian suppliers. 9. Liaise with customers and headquarters to coordinate major quality issues and quality system development.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related fields. 2. 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Management (SQE). 3. Familiarity with quality tools and processes such as APQP, PPAP, and 8D. 4. Experience in developing suppliers for structural components (e.g., sheet metal, aluminum, injection molding) or chemical materials. 5. Proficiency in both Chinese and English as working languages, with strong communication skills. 6. Cross-cultural communication skills and adaptability to multi-department, multinational collaboration. 7. Eligible for permanent residency in Malaysia and willing to travel to factories and work on-site.

Required Languages

English, Mandarin