Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Technician

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Technician is responsible for ensuring purchased parts, components, assemblies, and outsourced processes meet Makino Asia's quality requirements. The role supports incoming quality inspections, supplier quality assurance activities, dimensional verification, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to prevent supplier-related defects from reaching production and customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Incoming Quality Inspection

• Perform incoming inspections according to engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and quality procedures.
• Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional inspections using approved measuring equipment.
• Verify supplier inspection reports, material certificates, and quality documentation.
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI), sample inspections, and special inspections as required.
• Support urgent production requirements through priority inspection activities.
• Release conforming materials and identify non-conforming materials in accordance with established procedures.

2. Measurement & Inspection Activities

• Operate precision measuring equipment, including:

  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
  • Vernier Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Height Gauges
  • Dial Indicators
  • Surface Roughness Testers
  • Hardness Testers
  • Coating Thickness Meters
  • Surface Analyzers

• Maintain accurate inspection and measurement records.

• Ensure measuring equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.

3. Supplier Quality Support

• Support supplier quality investigations and containment activities.
• Collect and compile inspection data for Supplier Quality Index (SQI) and Vendor Quality Index (VQI) monitoring.
• Assist in supplier corrective action follow-up and effectiveness verification.
• Participate in supplier audits and supplier qualification activities when required.

4. Non-Conformance Management

• Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) for supplier quality issues.
• Segregate and identify rejected materials appropriately.
• Support root cause investigations of recurring quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records of defects, corrective actions, and quality findings.

Requirements

Education

• NITEC/Higher NITEC/Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Precision Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 year of experience in quality control or related work.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.