Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Purpose

Assure the quality of externally supplied materials, machined components and outsourced processes used by MYAMAX. Qualify and develop suppliers, establish incoming quality controls and resolve supplier defects to protect production continuity and customer quality.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supplier qualification and audits

·        Assess new and existing suppliers with Procurement and Engineering against technical capability, process control, quality system and applicable customer requirements.

·        Plan and conduct risk-based supplier audits covering relevant manufacturing, inspection, traceability and outsourced process controls; issue findings and verify closure.

·        Support supplier qualification for new products and process changes; review first article evidence and communicate approval recommendations to authorised owners.

Incoming quality and metrology

·        Establish and maintain incoming inspection plans, sampling methods and acceptance criteria against approved drawings and specifications.

·        Use or interpret results from CMM, Smartscope, roughness testers and other relevant measuring equipment; verify measurement suitability and calibration status.

·        Review supplied material and process certificates, first article reports and inspection records for completeness, traceability and conformity.

·        Coordinate with incoming inspection and stores to identify, segregate and contain suspect material; prevent unintended use pending disposition.

Supplier corrective actions

·        Raise supplier non-conformance reports and coordinate immediate containment, replacement or sorting actions with Procurement and Production.

·        Lead supplier root cause investigation using 8D, 5-Why and fishbone analysis; require evidence-based corrective actions and verify effectiveness.

·        Escalate repeated defects, overdue corrective actions and risks to production or customer delivery; support recovery plans with relevant owners.

Supplier development and performance

·        Monitor supplier defect trends, incoming rejection rates, recurring issues and corrective action performance; maintain supplier quality scorecards.

·        Work with suppliers to strengthen process capability, FMEA, control plans, inspection methods and standard work for critical characteristics.

·        Coordinate technical review of supplier material, tooling, process or location changes before implementation, following customer approval requirements where applicable.

Documentation and cross-functional support

·        Maintain supplier audit, qualification, first article and corrective action records in the controlled quality system.

·        Work with Procurement, Engineering, Production and the Senior QA Engineer to address supplier risks during new product introduction and production ramp-up.

·        Communicate quality expectations clearly and protect confidential drawings and customer information. Follow safety, PPE and 5S requirements during site visits and inspections.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

Minimum two to three years of relevant quality / metrology experience, including CMM, Smartscope, roughness testing or equivalent inspection methods. Supplier quality experience in precision manufacturing is preferred.

Essential Technical and Professional Skills

·        Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T and interpret dimensional, surface finish and material requirements.

·        Knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, FMEA, control plans, first article inspection and supplier audit methods.

·        Practical root cause analysis and corrective action skills using 8D, 5-Why and fishbone analysis.

·        Effective supplier communication, technical report writing, data analysis and cross-functional coordination.

Preferred Skills

·        Experience with CNC machined components, outsourced plating / surface treatment, supplier process capability studies and measurement system analysis.

Authority and Decision Making

Raise supplier non-conformances, initiate incoming material holds and request containment under approved procedures. Recommend supplier qualification and material disposition; final supplier approval, concessions and commercial commitments remain with authorised approvers.

Key Performance Measures

·        Supplier defect and incoming rejection trends; repeat non-conformances.

·        Supplier containment response and corrective action closure / effectiveness.

·        Supplier audit action closure and qualification readiness.

·        Completeness and accuracy of supplier quality, traceability and first article records.

Behavioural Competencies

Evidence-based judgement, quality ownership, constructive challenge, follow-through, attention to detail and collaborative problem solving.

Working Requirements

Based at MYAMAX, Melaka, with supplier travel and site audits as required. Support urgent supplier containment and new product readiness under approved working arrangements.