Supplier Quality Supervisor

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.