Tata Consultancy Services Hiring! Full Time Procurement Engineer in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

About TCS:

Join Tata Consultancy Services, Asia Pacific and be part of an organization committed to sustainable development for our future. TCS follows the Tata group philosophy of building sustainable businesses that are rooted in the community and demonstrate care for the environment. Our unique values position us to combine a purpose-driven worldview with digital innovation, collaborating with customers, communities and governments to lead and shape innovative solutions for a sustainable future. TCS has been carbon neutral in its operations across 11 countries, 12 delivery centres and 18 offices in Asia Pacific since 2022. This is only the initial stage in TCS’ journey as we strive to achieve long-term net zero emissions by 2030.

Corporate sustainability is embedded in our triple-bottom-line, focusing on people, the planet, and our purpose. Our offices are designed with eco-friendly features that significantly reduce our carbon footprint and enhance energy efficiency. We actively champion green initiatives, such as promoting paperless operations, implementing energy-efficient practices, and fostering employee engagement in sustainability efforts. When you become part of the TCS family, you will play an essential role dedicated to innovation, excellence, and crafting a brighter, greener future together. Join us and be a part of our mission to drive sustainability through technology and talent at Tata Consultancy Services, APAC today.

Please find the job description below.

Job Title: Procurement Engineering / Supplier Transition

Location: Penang, Malaysia

Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency)

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Plastics / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering)
• Supporting NPI and Sustenance - Supporting product transfer, designing assembly procedures and handling manufacturing documentations.
• Creating ECOs, Cos, Drawing updates, Fixture design and digital work instructions.
• CAD requirement: Solidworks
• Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, ensuring compliance with cGMP, FDA.
• Strong experience in procurement engineering and supplier qualification
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product life cycle management and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Design exposure with ability to understand design intent, manufacturability, and tolerance implications
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T, materials, inspection requirements)
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, reduce costs, and improve yield using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques.
• Hands on experience with First Article (FA) planning, execution, and evaluation
• Ability to perform fit, form, and function testing and validation
• Experience completing and maintaining CQP and CQR documentation
• Ability to work with multiple cross functional teams including Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, and SQEs
• Experience working as an interface between suppliers and customer plant teams
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive activities end to end to completion
• Strong communication skills for supplier coordination and follow ups
• Ability to track, report, and close issues within defined project timelines
• Working knowledge of ASTM and equivalent international standards
• Exposure to PPAP / APQP and customer quality procedures
• Experience in Supplier Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) management
• Ability to manage Product Deviation Notices (PDN) and drive closure with suppliers
• Exposure to Supplier Process Audits and audit report documentation
• Strong analytical capability to track, report, and interpret supplier quality KPIs
• Ability to escalate unresolved supplier quality issues within project timelines

Good-to-Have

• Experience in regulated manufacturing or life sciences industry
• Exposure to procurement engineering and production buying operations
• Familiarity with supplier contract terms and transition documentation
• Experience supporting ERP transitions or system updates
• Experience in alternate supplier identification and qualification
• Exposure to automotive / industrial / manufacturing quality standards
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP documentation, and qualification reports
• Familiarity with quality KPI dashboards and large scale data handling
• Experience supporting new product development (NPD) projects

Expectations from the Role

• Execute and close supplier qualification activities through detailed engineering and supplier reviews
• Drive engineering change orders required for qualification, testing, or supplier readiness
• Perform detailed drawing and engineering reviews with suppliers to identify and close gaps
• Plan, track, and manage First Article (FA) execution at supplier or plant locations
• Review FA documentation and perform hands on fit, form, and function testing
• Complete and maintain CQP, CQR, PPAP, and qualification records as per customer requirements
• Coordinate closely with SQEs, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Operations teams
• Follow up and close incomplete, incorrect, or missing supplier documentation
• Manage supplier corrective and preventive action items to closure
• Act as single point owner for assigned suppliers and qualification scope to ensure quality, cost, and schedule adherence
• Escalate risks and unresolved issues proactively and drive mitigation actions
• Ensure formal closure of qualification, change, and validation activities

Thank you for your interest in applying for this position with TCS. We will review your application and will get back to you if we are considering your interest in this opportunity.