Senior Supplier Engineer

A Manufacturing and Production Industry is seeking a Senior Supplier Engineer to join their Penang team, offering you the opportunity to make a significant impact within the supply chain and manufacturing environment.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, enjoys connecting with cross-functional teams, and values supportive leadership. You will be empowered to devise new approaches to complex challenges, share your expertise, and nurture junior engineering talent. The company is committed to providing flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training to help you grow both personally and professionally. If you are passionate about quality, enjoy sharing knowledge, and want to be part of an inclusive network where your skills are valued, this is the ideal position for you.

• Join a globally recognised organisation that prioritises flexibility, professional development, and generous benefits for all employees.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in a nurturing environment where your technical expertise and interpersonal skills will be highly valued.
• Take ownership of impactful projects that drive supplier performance and material risk mitigation while benefiting from supportive leadership and training opportunities.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Supplier Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving supply chain excellence by independently executing strategic plans that enhance supplier performance and mitigate risks associated with supplied materials. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify suppliers, improve processes, and resolve complex engineering challenges. You will lead investigations into complaints or non-conformances related to supplied materials using advanced statistical tools while guiding junior engineers through effective problem-solving techniques. Your expertise in component qualification activities will be crucial in ensuring the highest standards of quality across commodities such as plastics, metals, packaging materials, and electronics. By leveraging your proficiency in business systems like PDM and eCAPA, you will contribute to seamless project execution while tailoring technical communications for various stakeholders. Success in this role requires a commitment to nurturing relationships within the team network, sharing knowledge generously, and supporting organisational goals through dependable leadership.

• Independently execute plans that support supply chain objectives including supplier performance improvement, supplied material risk mitigation, and execution of materials VIP initiatives.
• Communicate project plans at a high level within the organisation and organise resources by requesting support from plant management as needed.
• Lead project teams by coordinating engineers and cross-functional team members to qualify and improve supplier processes for major projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate all phases of engineering work for large-scale assignments involving conventional practices as well as complex features such as conflicting design requirements or difficult coordination requirements.
• Lead NCEP/CAPA/Complaint investigations when supplied material is identified as a potential root cause, utilising expert statistical tools such as Six Sigma methodologies.
• Provide guidance to junior engineering staff on problem-solving methodology and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrate broad familiarity with analytical techniques commonly used to investigate component defects and tailor technical messages for diverse audiences through highly skilled report writing.
• Act as subject matter expert for component qualification activities including First Article and Acceptance Activities.
• Show proficiency in business systems and processes such as PDM, NCEP, eCAPA to ensure seamless workflow integration.

What you bring:

The ideal Senior Supplier Engineer brings proven experience from engineering roles within manufacturing or supply chain environments. Your background includes hands-on involvement with commodities such as plastics, metals, packaging materials, or electronics—especially plastic resin/chemical which is mandatory. You possess strong interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively across teams while demonstrating empathy towards colleagues’ needs. Your knowledge of ISO 9001/ISO 13485 standards enhances your ability to maintain rigorous quality controls. You have led small teams before—showing commitment to nurturing talent—and are comfortable taking responsibility for resolving supplier non-conformances. Your technical acumen extends from supplier selection through qualification processes; you are adept at managing changes in materials or processes while providing reliable support for purchased commodities. Analytical thinking combined with excellent communication ensures your reports are clear yet sensitive to audience needs. Above all else, your dependability makes you an invaluable member of any communal network.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related Technical discipline is required for this role.
• Knowledge or certification in ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 standards will be considered an added advantage.
• Experience working with commodities relevant to products including plastic resin/chemical (mandatory requirement), metal components, packaging materials, and electronics (including fibre-related components).
• Demonstrated experience in supplier process engineering or process development within manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Proven ability to manage or lead small teams with compassion and supportive leadership.
• Strong technical capability in supplier selection and qualification processes as well as management of supplier process/material changes.
• Ability to provide technical support for purchased commodities while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
• Ownership of technical leadership within the supply chain including resolution of supplier non-conformances and quality issues.
• Broad familiarity with analytical techniques used for investigating component defects coupled with excellent report writing skills tailored for diverse audiences.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing through flexible working opportunities that accommodate individual needs. Employees benefit from generous pension contributions designed to secure their future while enjoying access to continuous training programmes that foster personal growth. The company’s culture is built on inclusivity—ensuring every voice is heard—and supportive leadership that encourages collaboration across departments. Here you’ll find a knowledgeable team eager to share insights and nurture each other’s development. The workplace offers stability without sacrificing innovation; employees are trusted partners whose input shapes the direction of projects. Whether you’re looking for long-term career progression or simply want an environment where kindness prevails over competition, this company provides the foundation for meaningful professional relationships built on trust and understanding.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided or email me at jackelyn.wong@robertwalters.com to discuss this new opportunity!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C