Supplier Quality Engineer

Line Manager: Supplier Quality Manager ResponsibilitiesThis role is responsible for ensuring supplier quality performance through audits, supplier development and problem-solving activities. As a hands-on role, the Supplier Quality Engineer acts as the primary quality interface between AIXTRON and its suppliers. Conduct supplier audits (on-site and remote) as lead auditor, ensuring compliance with AIXTRON standards and industry regulations.Act as the key contact for supplier-related quality issues, leading root cause analysis and ensuring sustainable corrective and preventive <actions.Support> supplier selection decisions by providing quality assessments, risk evaluations and input on supplier capability.Assess and continuously improve supplier processes, workflows and manufacturing capability to ensure stable product quality and delivery <performance.Support> supplier quality planning activities (e.g. inspection planning, validation, first article inspection) to ensure production readiness.Actively support new product introduction (NPI), ramp-up and supplier transfer projects to secure quality and process stability.Identify supplier quality risks and drive corrective and continuous improvement measures in collaboration with suppliers.Define, agree and track supplier improvement actions and programs to ensure sustainable performance enhancement.Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement and Production to align quality requirements and resolve issues.Monitor supplier quality performance based on KPIs and maintain accurate documentation (e.g. audits, action tracking, inspection plans). Qualifications and Skills Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Quality Management, or related <disciplines.At> least 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Supplier Quality Engineering, semiconductor or electronics manufacturing background is preferred.Knowledge of commonly used manufacturing processes and evaluation of defects in components and assembliesAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.Command of quality tools is required, such as FMEA APQP, 8D,SPC, etc.Knowledge of quality management standards.Structured, analytical, and fact-based mindset with solution-oriented attitudePractical skills to handle multiple tasks/projects with time/priority planning.Willingness to travel domestic and international.Proficiency in MS Office and SAP is preferred.Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia. Working Conditions & Environment· Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.· Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan siteVisits to supplier locations will be requested as needed.