Supplier Quality Engineer

Texas Instruments
Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 2-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Supplier engagement","Executive communication","Team collaboration"]

Ensure externally sourced materials, components, and services meet Texas Instruments’ quality and reliability standards before entering manufacturing. Serve as the primary quality liaison to suppliers, setting quality expectations, assessing risk, analyzing supplier quality data, and driving continuous improvement. Lead supplier qualification and audits, manage supplier quality incidents using 8D and root-cause methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain quality and support new product introductions.

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Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job Summary

Ensure externally sourced materials, components, and services meet Texas Instruments’ quality and reliability standards before entering manufacturing. Serve as the primary quality liaison to suppliers, setting quality expectations, assessing risk, analyzing supplier quality data, and driving continuous improvement. Lead supplier qualification and audits, manage supplier quality incidents using 8D and root-cause methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain quality and support new product introductions.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, apply, revise, and maintain quality standards for incoming materials and components from external suppliers.
  • •Lead supplier qualification activities including initial audits, capability assessments, and approval processes for suppliers.
  • •Review and analyze supplier quality data, inspection reports, and returned/rejected materials to identify trends and systemic issues.
  • •Manage supplier quality incidents using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 3x5-Why) and drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • •Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design teams, including conducting on-site supplier audits and process reviews.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, Material Science or a related technical discipline.
  • •Up to 2 years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer (fresh graduates acceptable).
  • •Experience in a Semiconductor Assembly & Test Manufacturing environment is an added advantage.
  • •Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on Supplier Quality Engineering experience in Manufacturing/Engineering operations (with at least 1 year tenure in current role).
  • •Proficiency with core quality tools such as SPC, MSA, Cpk/Ppk, DOE, FMEA, and Control Plan; certifications like IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 and Six Sigma are preferred.
Experience:2-3 yearsSemiconductor manufacturingManufacturingEngineering operations
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical thinkingProblem-solvingSupplier engagementExecutive communicationTeam collaboration
Certifications:IATF16949VDA6.3Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black BeltCertified Lead auditor IATF16949Certified Lead auditor VDA6.3
Tech Stack:8D3x5-WhySPCMSACpk/PpkDOEFMEAControl PlanIATF 16949VDA6.3Six SigmaExcelJMPMinitabAIAutomationIATF16949

Company Brief

Texas Instruments
Designs and manufactures semiconductors and analog chips used in industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications, and enterprise systems. It is one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, with a broad portfolio of embedded processing and power products.
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dallas, United States
Founded: 1930
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