Your future job

As a Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer at Melexis, you will ensure continuous improvement at Melexis’ suppliers in terms of quality and costs and adherence to Melexis requirements.

More specifically, you will:

• Be responsible for the implementation and coordination of processes and/or projects in accordance with Melexis product development procedures;
• Analyze and report supplier performances for all Melexis suppliers;
• Manage, in alignment with the Melexis development team, the release of new technologies while considering Melexis requirements and business needs;
• Identify and manage improvement programs for suppliers’ capabilities and/or performances related to quality, technical, supply chain, and business aspects, resulting in improved effectiveness and return on investment;
• Drive solution-finding initiatives covering technical, quality, supply chain, and cost aspects by collaborating with other functions. Ensure the successful deployment of lessons learned;
• Manage customer audits at supplier premises in accordance with Melexis processes.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience;
• Proven experience in wafer fabrication, subcontracting environments, and supplier management;
• Strong knowledge of wafer fabrication process technologies, process control, yield improvement, process optimisation, SPC, MSA, and risk assessment;
• Familiarity with quality and automotive standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AEC, VDA, ZVEI) and audit techniques is an advantage;
• Strong background in Six Sigma, quality tools, and methodologies (Green Belt certification is an advantage);
• Proficient in troubleshooting, data analysis, failure analysis, reliability, and structured problem-solving;
• Ability to maintain a helicopter view with a systematic approach, while being autonomous and proactive;
• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively engage suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams, bridging internally and externally;
• Self-directed with strong analytical skills, assertive communication, and sound judgement;
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage;
• Willingness to travel frequently (approx. 30%) on short notice;
• Position based in Kuching.

We offer

• A challenging job in a dynamic, high-tech international environment;
• The opportunity to take ownership of your professional passion and contribute to the success of the company;
• An enjoyable, team-oriented, and professional atmosphere in a flat-structured organization;
• Versatile development opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Melexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Melexis

Inspired by a passion for technology and engineering, Melexis designs, develops and delivers innovative micro-electronic solutions. They enable designers to turn ideas into applications that support the best imaginable future. The company’s advanced mixed-signal semiconductor sensors and actuators integrate sensing, driving and communication into next-generation products and systems. They improve safety, raise efficiency, support sustainability and enhance comfort.

Melexis is a world leader in automotive sensors. Today, on average, every new car produced worldwide contains 18 Melexis chips. Melexis uses this expertise to serve other markets as well: alternative mobility, smart appliances, smart buildings, robotics, energy management and digital health.

Melexis is headquartered in Belgium and employs over 2000 people in 18 locations worldwide. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (MELE).