Senior Supply Chain Engineer

About the Job

Position location : Penang

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop mechanical suppliers from supplier selection and development through to mass production, ensuring technical, quality, cost and delivery requirements are achieved.
• Support the technical development and qualification of new suppliers, including supplier capability assessment, process evaluation and technical discussions.
• Develop and maintain the Supplier Chain Management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate suppliers based on defined commodity strategies, identifying opportunities to consolidate suppliers and reduce the overall supplier base where appropriate.
• Conduct technical analysis and assessment of new FA/outsourced parts, and support Category Buyers in supplier selection and technical evaluation.
• Manage and maintain new supplier Request for Quotation (RFQ) activities, including technical clarification, quotation evaluation and cost comparison.
• Liaise with QA, SQE and suppliers to investigate and resolve quality-related issues, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by understanding machine capabilities, manufacturing processes and technical competencies.
• Work closely with suppliers to identify technical and process capability gaps and develop appropriate solutions to close these gaps.
• Qualify and develop new suppliers to expand supplier capabilities and improve sourcing flexibility.
• Participate in supplier performance improvement initiatives, including cost reduction, productivity improvement, process development and strategic sourcing.
• Support supplier cost reduction activities through technical evaluation, value engineering and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, supplier assessments, sourcing proposals and relevant project reports.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal stakeholders and suppliers on mechanical manufacturing and sourcing-related matters.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in precision machining, mechanical manufacturing, engineering, supplier development or a related environment.
• Experience in supplier development, supplier qualification and technical sourcing is highly preferred.
• Experience working with mechanical components, precision machining and outsourced parts will be an added advantage.
• Experience in supplier cost reduction, development and strategic sourcing activities is preferred.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Good knowledge of complex mechanical build-to-print components and manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of precision machining processes and supplier manufacturing capabilities.
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification, supplier evaluation and supplier development processes.
• Ability to conduct technical and commercial assessments of suppliers.
• Good understanding of cost structure, cost analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Ability to review supplier quotations and identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency in preparing technical reports, supplier assessment documents and sourcing proposals.