Job Description
SQM Staff Engineer
Bayan Lepas, Malaysia

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

  • Key contact and escalation path for material supplier crisis (work with LSQM)
  • Commodity SQM is key decision maker within SQM representing quality in all activities within the Sourcing Team / Committee according to Supplier Management 
  • Define Material Supplier Strategy and Material release strategy on new R&D projects with Sourcing Committee
  • To enforce and be responsible on all SQM Business Processes, audit Supplier; QAA with Supplier; Supplier Complaint Management; PS Support; Qual of Material / External Process; Supplier PCN Management
  • Consolidate global QM data / input for related commodity supplier to deliver and present Q input in commodity sourcing strategy / CBG
  • To perform audit need analysis and determine / decide annual audit planning for suppliers of the specific commodity, negotiate the content of QAA and ensure QAA is duly signed by the suppliers
  • Accountable to ensure accurate and updated Sphinx data of the respective commodity, accountable for ZTTD program with suppliers to drive supplier for continual improvement & henceforth reducing activities at IQA operation
  • To trigger genba at supplier whenever applicable, to monitor own KPI effectiveness & provide regular reporting to the management on efficiency and effectiveness tracking, with ability to take on LSQM functions when needed


What we look for


  • Bachelor or master’s degree in science discipline eg. Physics / Chemistry / Materials Science or Engineering / Electronics & Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of working experience in manufacturing line; minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Management, preferably SQM roles
  • Ability to lead and guide inspectors / technicians / Assistant & Associate Engineers; act as a change initiator; ability to influence CBG / Sourcing decision. Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with external suppliers; Influence and convince suppliers to change and improve
  • Possesses technical knowledge in materials; Interpretation of technical drawing; Audit skill & basic quality tools such as FMEA, MSA, SPC; Strong in data analytics
  • Good computer skills such as Microsoft office; knowledge in Minitab & SAP is added advantage.
  • Ability to communicate with various parties including overseas suppliers; sensitive to cultural differences; ability to handle conflicts and resolve differences in opinions with crucial conversational skills. With high flexibility; able to travel; effective communication; compliance to company policy; highly committed & accountable with no supervision required; analytical, proactive and self motivated
  • Good verbal & written English; Chinese language will be required for communication with Suppliers from China & Taiwan


Please contact Ronald Heon Lon Yip for further information via RONALD.YIP@AMS-OSRAM.COM 

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Information at a Glance
Job ID:  20816
Posting Start Date:  4/23/25
Job Family:  Quality
Career Level:  Experienced Professional (>8 years)
Company:  OSRAM OS Penang
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  On-Site
Job Shift:  Flex time
Employment Type:  Regular
Department:  OS Supplier Quality Management Backend

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.