Supplier Quality Engineer (Injection Molding & Tooling) - On site

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in plastic injection tooling & molding processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in defining, optimizing, and validating molding parameters, reviewing and approving tooling designs, selecting appropriate resin materials, and diagnosing process-related defects. This role will work closely with suppliers to ensure robust, stable, and capable manufacturing processes from tool design through mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplier quality plastic injection molded components from development through mass production
• Review, evaluate, and approve tooling design (mold design) together with Engineering team to ensure manufacturability, quality, and process robustness
• Collaborate with Engineering & suppliers on mold flow analysis, gate location, cooling layout, venting, and shrinkage considerations
• Evaluate and approve supplier injection molding processes, including parameter setup and process controls
• Determine and validate optimal molding parameters
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for molding defects (e.g., sink marks, warpage, short shots, flash, burn marks, cracks, breakage)
• Assess and ensure correct resin material selection based on product requirements and application
• Conduct supplier audits focusing on molding process capability, tooling condition, and quality systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance yield, reduce variation, and improve process stability
• Responsible for review and approve PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and SPC data from suppliers.

Technical Requirements

• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes and tooling design principles
• Experience in tool design review , including:

  • Gate type and location selection

  • Runner system (hot runner / cold runner)

  • Cooling channel design and effectiveness

  • Venting and air traps

  • Ejection system design

  • Shrinkage and warpage considerations

• Deep understanding of critical process parameters:

  • Melt temperature, mold temperature

  • Injection speed and pressure

  • Holding/packing pressure and time

  • Cooling time and cycle optimization etc

• Ability to determine process windows and understand parameter variation impact
• Experience diagnosing molding defects and linking them to root causes
• Knowledge of resin materials (ABS, PC, PP, Nylon, etc.)
• Familiarity with scientific molding, decoupled molding, and/or DOE

*ONLY APPLICABLE TO MALAYSIAN*

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field)
• 8+ years of experience in supplier quality or process engineering with injection molding focus
• Proven experience in tooling design and process parameter review/approval with suppliers(MUST)
• Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers
• Strong problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE)
• Knowledge of quality standards
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites
• Must be Effective in communication and reporting

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Detail-oriented with focus on process control
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing (consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices)
• Hands-on experience with molding machines and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with mold flow simulation tools (Moldflow, Moldex3D)

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