Senior SQE Engineer

About Us

We are an international industrial automation group expanding our Malaysia operations to support global customers in medical devices, precision equipment, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the early stage of a new site setup, where you will play a key role in building the supplier quality system from the ground up.

If you are an experienced SQE who enjoys driving supplier improvement, solving complex machining quality issues, and shaping quality strategy — we would like to speak with you.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Supplier Development & Qualification

• Lead supplier sourcing evaluation and qualification for machining, fabrication, and precision components

• Conduct on-site supplier audits and process capability assessments

• Establish supplier quality agreements and inspection standards

• Support APQP / PPAP submissions where applicable

Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor supplier quality metrics

• Lead 8D corrective actions and verify effectiveness

• Drive preventive actions and systemic improvements

• Participate in supplier business reviews and performance rating

• Coach suppliers for growth, provide guidance on their weak points, and assist them in improving relevant capabilities to meet our company's requirements.

Project & Incoming Quality Support

• Support new product introduction and prototype builds

• Define incoming inspection criteria and sampling plans

• Work closely with Engineering, SCM and Project teams to mitigate supply risks

• Resolve critical supplier quality issues affecting production

System & Compliance

• Support ISO9001 / ISO13485 quality system implementation

• Ensure suppliers comply with regulatory and environmental requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing / Quality or related field

• 5+ years of SQE experience in machining, automation equipment, or precision manufacturing

• Strong experience in supplier audit and development

• Solid knowledge of 8D, FMEA, APQP, PPAP and root cause analysis

• Good understanding of machining process, fabrication, and tolerance control

• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills

• Able to work independently in a fast-growing environment

• Fluent English (Mandarin is a plus for regional coordination)

Preferred

• Experience in medical device or automation equipment industry

• Six Sigma Green Belt or above

Why Join Us

• Be part of a new Malaysia manufacturing setup

• Opportunity to build and shape the supplier quality system

• Direct exposure to global customers and HQ

• High visibility role with growth potential

• Career path towards Supplier Quality Manager / Quality Manager

This position is responsible for establishing and leading the supplier quality management system in Malaysia operations.

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Position Description / 岗位职责说明书

Position Title / 岗位名称: Senior SQE / Lead SQE

Department / 所在部门:Quality Department

Location / 所在区域:Malaysia

Reporting To / 直接上级:Quality Manager / General Manager (Malaysia)

Subordinates / 直接下级:IQC / Junior SQE(未来规划)

一、Position Summary 职位综述

This position is responsible for establishing and leading the supplier quality management system in Malaysia operations.

The role focuses on:

• Supplier qualification & development

• Machining & fabrication supplier quality control

• Risk prevention before mass production

• Supplier performance management

• Driving continuous improvement

The position will play a critical role in ensuring supplier quality stability, cost control, and on-time project delivery during the Malaysia site setup phase.

二、Key Responsibilities 主要职责

1. Supplier Quality Management (40%)

1.1 Lead supplier selection, evaluation and qualification for machining, fabrication, precision parts, electrical parts, and system integration components.

1.2 Conduct supplier process audits (process capability, quality system, environmental compliance).

1.3 Establish supplier quality agreement, incoming inspection criteria, and quality control plan.

1.4 Drive supplier APQP, PPAP submission and approval (where applicable).

1.5 Develop supplier risk assessment matrix and implement mitigation plans.

2. Supplier Performance & Improvement (30%)

2.1 Monitor supplier quality performance (PPM, OTD, NCR rate, response time).

2.2 Lead supplier 8D corrective actions and verify effectiveness.

2.3 Conduct regular supplier review meetings and performance rating.

2.4 Drive cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives jointly with suppliers.

2.5 Support localization strategy and dual-source qualification.

3. Incoming Quality & Project Support (20%)

3.1 Establish incoming inspection standards and sampling plans.

3.2 Support project team during prototype, pilot build, and mass production stages.

3.3 Analyze critical defect trends and implement preventive control.

3.4 Collaborate with Engineering, Project, and Procurement teams for design-for-quality improvement.

4. System & Compliance (10%)

4.1 Establish supplier quality procedures aligned with ISO9001 / ISO13485 (if medical projects involved).

4.2 Support internal audit and customer audit activities.

4.3 Ensure suppliers comply with environmental and regulatory requirements.

4.4 Drive digital data tracking and reporting system for supplier quality metrics.

七、Qualification Requirements 任职资格

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Quality Engineering or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years SQE experience in machining / automation / precision equipment industry

• Experience in supplier development & audit

• Experience in non-standard mechanical parts supplier management

• Experience in APQP / PPAP / 8D / FMEA

• Familiar with ISO9001, ISO13485 preferred

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving capability (8D, 5Why, Fishbone)

• Supplier audit capability

• Good negotiation and communication skills

• Fluent English (written and verbal)

• Mandarin preferred (for coordination with HQ suppliers)