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Job Title:                     Supplier Quality Supervisor

Location:                     Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia

Employment:             Full-Time, Permanent

 

Line Manager: Senior Operation Quality Manager

 

About AIXTRON

 

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & test of our high-end systems and will contribute to engineering the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in 2027 with rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities  — built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people’s wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around 1,000 employees from ~60 nationalities across Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

Responsibilities

Strategic leadership and Supplier Quality Strategy

  • Define and implement the supplier quality strategy aligned with company objectives, ensuring long-term supplier capability, performance and compliance.
  • Develop and drive structured supplier development programs to enhance supplier maturity, performance and alignment with future business requirements.
  • Act as a key contributor in strategic supplier selection decisions, ensuring quality requirements, risk considerations and long-term capability are fully assessed.
  • Define and establish a KPI-based supplier performance framework, ensuring transparency, benchmarking and continuous improvement across the supply base.

 Supplier Quality System & Execution

  • Design and implement a robust supplier quality management system covering supplier selection, qualification, production and ongoing performance monitoring.
  • Ensure structured quality planning (e.g. APQP) for strategic suppliers, including risk assessment, validation planning and production readiness.
  • Define and standardize supplier quality requirements such as control plans, first article inspections (FAI), product validation and release processes.
  • Ensure supplier quality readiness for new product introductions (NPI), ramp-ups and supplier transfer/localization projects.
  • Lead supplier audits and ensure continuous development of audit methodologies and compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Serve as the escalation point and accountable party for critical supplier quality issues.

 Supplier Performance, Risk & Improvement

  • Drive supplier performance management by monitoring quality, delivery and process stability, initiating corrective and preventive actions where required.
  • Establish and manage structured root cause analysis and sustainable corrective action processes for supplier-related issues.
  • Identify supply and quality risks across the supply base and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and resilience.
  • Define, implement and track supplier improvement programs, ensuring long-term performance enhancement and accountability.

 Team and Performance Management

  • Directly lead, train and supervise the daily operation of the supplier quality team, ensuring clear accountability, capability growth and performance review.
  • Coach and mentor team members to strengthen expertise in core SQE including problem-solving, risk management, auditing, quality tools and communication.
  • Set clear goals and KPIs, build a high-performing team to support company’s quality objectives.

Qualifications and Skills Required 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Quality Management, or related disciplines.
  • 10-12 years of experience in Supplier Quality Management, Advanced Quality Planning, initial sample inspections, and complaint management including >5 years leadership experience in an international manufacturing environment.
  • Qualifications and experience as a quality auditor is preferred
  • Knowledge of commonly used manufacturing processes and evaluation of defects in components and assemblies
  • Strong 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 attitude
  • Strong people management, coaching and development capabilities.
  • Willingness to travel domestic and international.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and SAP is preferred.
  • Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

 Working Conditions & Environment

·       Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

·       Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site

  • Visits to supplier locations will be requested as needed.

·       Occasional travel, to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites.