SQM Engineer – Global Category (Decorative Plastic)

We are seeking a SQM Engineer – Global Category Decorative Plastic to join our team in Prai, Malaysia. In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Decorative Plastic from global suppliers, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards across our supply chain.

• Responsible for the Component Introduction APQP (CI process) of Decorative Plastic Parts. Ensure the selection of qualified suppliers for the components needed.

• Work in sourcing process, execution of Maturity Evaluation, Technical Reviews, Supplier Component Reviews, APQP, R@R, and PPAP validation for components of the assigned category. Ensure proper communication with the different areas of the sourcing and introduction process.

• Handling of Engineering Changes and PCN's for series production components.

• Analysis and troubleshooting of plastic injection molding process and secondary processes (e.g. painting, plating, laser etching, etc.) during the different phases of APQP.

• Execution of VDA 6.3 audits with Suppliers, the assessment and introduction of potential new suppliers in close collaboration with Category Management, R&D and Purchasing BU's.

• Ensure the implementation of Category Quality Standards.

• Work with plant Supplier Quality (SQM CI/SP) for activities in which collaboration is needed, (e.g. escalations, technical support, L/L).

• 5 years of experience on the Automotive Industry, minimum of 2 years (out of those 5) on a similar or related position in Quality (e.g. Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Quality Auditing, Quality Management)

• Extensive knowledge of AIAG requirements, Quality Tools & Lean Manufacturing (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, VDA 6.3, Six Sigma).

• Experience with component/product introduction in automotive environment, experience with New Product Launch, project management and Release of new processes.

• Extensive knowledge in plastic injection molding process, including process control (availability of analysis of DOE for improving process window), design for manufacturing of parts (DFM), moldflow interpretation, Medium knowledge on tool construction and tooling release.

• Molding troubleshooting knowledge

• Knowledge in painting, plating, laser etching, and related technologies is highly desirable, as well as the related control process tests (e.g. gloss, adhesion, density, etc)

• Advanced English (Fluent, written and spoken). Excellent communication skills, to communicate with people at various levels and different cultures.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of working time.

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Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.