A results-driven professional with over9 years of experience across technical, commercial, and management roles in industrial sectors. Possessing6 years of expertise in the automotive industry, specializing in Quality Control and Quality Engineering, including process improvement, defect resolution, and audit compliance. Additionally,4 years of experience as a Procurement Executive in steel manufacturing, with a focus on supplier management, contract negotiation, and logistics coordination. Combines strong technical knowledge with strategic problem-solving to deliver exceptional outcomes in diverse operational environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Mechanical Executive
Lion Steel Sdn. Bhd. (Lion Group)
05.2021 - Current
Supplier Sourcing and RFQs: Source potential suppliers and request quotations (RFQs) based on user specifications in Purchase Requests (PRs) to ensure optimal vendor selection
Negotiation Expertise: Skilled in negotiating pricing, delivery terms, estimated time of departure (ETD), estimated time of arrival (ETA), and container demurrage and detention terms, to optimize cost savings and enhance supply chain efficiency
Procurement and Order Processing: Process purchase orders, secure management approval, and ensure timely delivery of goods according to agreed schedules and specifications
Quality Assurance and Claims Management: Ensure goods meet required specifications and handle claims for damaged or lost goods in coordination with insurance and liner surveyors
Shipping and Logistics Coordination: Monitor shipments, oversee documentation accuracy, and coordinate forwarder and tanker pick-ups for seamless delivery to the warehouse
Project and Task Oversight: Oversee projects, repairs, assembly, and construction tasks, ensuring adherence to timelines, accurate specifications, and end-user satisfaction
Invoice and Payment Monitoring: Responsible for overseeing the timely processing of invoices, ensuring accurate reconciliation with statements of account, and promptly resolving any payment discrepancies to maintain smooth financial operations
Quality Control Executive
Automotive Industries Sdn. Bhd. (UMW Toyota)
04.2017 - 04.2021
Quality Process Improvement: Developed and implemented quality processes, driving continuous internal quality improvement and ensuring adherence to customer-specific quality standards (SQM)
New Model Development: Prepared and monitored processes across design, supplier quality, sub-assembly, final assembly, inspection, and pre-delivery inspection during the new model development stage, ensuring seamless transitions to mass production
Customer Audit Success: Ensured successful completion of new model trial stages and customer process audits, meeting evaluation criteria and advancing projects to mass production
Defect Prevention and Resolution: Investigated quality complaints, conducted root cause analysis, implemented corrective actions, and presented solutions to customers and management to prevent recurrence of defects
Supplier Quality Management: Collaborated with local suppliers to resolve incoming quality issues, standardize processes, and improve quality during new model development and mass production
Audit Compliance: Assisted in IATF16949 audits as an internal auditor, ensuring compliance with quality management standards and preventing non-conformances by providing detailed audit findings and corrective action recommendations
Customer Relationship Management: Maintained strong relationships with customers, supported warranty claims investigations, and provided detailed reports on associated costs and quality performance for future projects
Planner Quality Engineer
Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. (UMW Toyota)
04.2015 - 04.2017
Quality Assurance Evaluations: Conducted Quality Assurance Network (QAN) evaluations and internal process assessments to ensure adherence to quality standards from early development to final inspection
Process Stability and Warranty Prevention: Evaluated assembly processes to maintain quality stability and prevent warranty defects, ensuring consistent quality at each production stage
New Model and Mass Production Oversight: Performed thorough evaluations during new model trials and mass production to confirm compliance with quality standards and successful inspections
Imported Parts Quality Management: Managed Service Provider (MSP) activities and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) for imported parts, ensuring all components met required specifications during development and production
Supplier Collaboration: Collaborated with import suppliers to resolve quality issues, monitored improvements, and prevented assembly line downtime by ensuring no defect recurrence
Reporting and Documentation: Prepared defect reports, departmental presentations, and supported meetings to enhance quality management transparency and decision-making
Education
Bachelor of Manufacturing Management with Honours - undefined
Open University Malaysia (OUM)
01.2019
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Material - undefined
Politeknik Sultan Ibrahim
01.2014
Skills
AutoCAD
Oracle ERP System
Quics System
Microsoft Office
AS400 System
Languages
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
CORE EXPERTISE
Supplier Sourcing and Evaluation
Project Oversight and Execution
Negotiation and Cost Optimization
Invoice and Payment Reconciliation
Procurement and Order Management
Vendor Relationship Management
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Documentation and Reporting
Shipping and Logistics Coordination
Technical and Commercial Analysis
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering
Intern
Dec2012 - May2013
Marine Engineering Tasks: Performed general marine engineering duties, including repairing rusted and damaged ship parts on the FPSO Cendo, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
Welding and Surface Preparation: Assisted in welding activities and conducted tasks such as painting, grinding, blasting, sanding, polishing, washing, and coating inspections to ensure ship integrity.
Ship Refurbishment: Refurbished damaged ship areas in line with client-provided project schedules, ensuring high-quality workmanship while strictly adhering to timelines and project requirements.
Component Reassembly: Dismantled, repaired, and reassembled ship components and parts as required, supporting efficient maintenance operations and contributing to the timely completion of repairs.
Inspection Reporting: Compiled and supported the preparation of detailed inspection reports upon completion of each job, ensuring accurate documentation for client review and meeting industry standards.
Timeline
Procurement Mechanical Executive
Lion Steel Sdn. Bhd. (Lion Group)
05.2021 - Current
Quality Control Executive
Automotive Industries Sdn. Bhd. (UMW Toyota)
04.2017 - 04.2021
Planner Quality Engineer
Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. (UMW Toyota)
04.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Manufacturing Management with Honours - undefined
Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Material - undefined
Overseas Development Manager For East Asia at Lion Worldwide Services (M) Sdn BhdOverseas Development Manager For East Asia at Lion Worldwide Services (M) Sdn Bhd