We are seeking an experienced Johor-based Supplier Quality Manager for our client in the EMS space with the ideal candidate ensuring all incoming components and materials meet design and quality specifications.
Additionally he/she will be responsible for developing supplier capabilities improving quality performance and supporting new product introductions from a supplier quality perspective. The role requires close collaboration with engineering procurement production teams and global suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the supplier quality team to monitor assess and improve supplier performance in terms of quality and delivery.
- Implement and enhance supplier quality processes including Incoming Quality Control (IQC) audits and material qualification protocols.
- Drive improvements in supplier performance metrics such as DPPM OTD and NCR and escalate recurring issues for cross-functional resolution.
- Manage supplier-related non-conformances conduct root cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
- Define and track quality KPIs and maintain supplier scorecards; partner with procurement and engineering to evaluate and manage supplier performance.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. NPI Manufacturing Engineering Quality) to ensure thorough part qualification and process validation.
- Conduct routine supplier audits to ensure adherence to regulatory industry and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Support new product introductions by ensuring supplier readiness and capability.
- Oversee material disposition and coordinate rework and recovery plans for supplier-related quality issues.
- Mentor and guide the supplier quality team on quality tools standards and supplier engagement best practices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Mechanical or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 10 years of quality experience in electronics manufacturing or EMS with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Strong expertise in PCBA SMT box-build processes and component-level quality
- Proficient in key quality methodologies including APQP PPAP SPC MSA FMEA and 8D
- Solid understanding of supplier performance metrics like DPPM OTD and NCR
- Excellent interpersonal negotiation and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions
- Self-motivated and capable of delivering results in a fast-paced matrixed environment
Skills
Clo, Coo, Cro, Leadership Skill, Vat, Erp, Self-motivated, Manufacturing, Discipline, Scala, Leadership, Methodologies, Excel