Assistant Quality Manager / Senior Engineer (Manufacturing / 16949)

iTalent Company; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

iTalent Company seeks an Assistant Quality Manager / Senior Quality Engineer for its Dongguan plant. You will direct end-to-end quality for NPI and mass production, lead CAPA programs, and guide QC inspectors to ensure optimal manufacturing performance.

You will drive root-cause analyses, manage customer communications, and uphold ISO 9001/14001 and IATF 16949 standards across processes. Strong cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years of solid quality/engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience in metal stamping, plastic molding, mechanical components, or electromechanical assembly.
• Proficient in core Quality Tools (8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC) with strong knowledge of ISO 9001/ISO 14001/IATF 16949 systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee whole-process quality for NPI and Mass Production across metal stamping, plastic molding, and assembly lines.
• Drive root-cause investigations (5-Why, 8D) and formulate CAPA plans to improve yield rates.
• Handle technical feedback and 8D reports for overseas clients; respond with corrective actions.
• Conduct internal process audits and risk assessments to ensure ISO and client requirements compliance.
• Guide QC inspectors/engineers and coordinate with Production and Engineering teams to optimize workflows.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

8D

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

ISO 9001/14001/IATF 16949

Job description

Our client:

Our client is a HK-listed global B2B manufacturing group with over 40 years of industry leadership. Serving as a trusted Tier-1 supplier for top multinational corporations, the group operates a strong international manufacturing network across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Southeast Asia, and overseas markets in the EU and US.

To support their continuous operational excellence and expanding production capacity, they are seeking a hands-on and results-driven Assistant Quality Manager / Senior Quality Engineer to join their Dongguan plant.

Your role:

• Process & Shop-Floor Quality Control: Oversee whole-process quality for both NPI (New Product Introduction) and Mass Production , ensuring strict quality execution across metal stamping, plastic molding, and assembly lines.

• Problem Solving & CAPA Execution: Drive root-cause investigation (5-Why, 8D) for line defects and engineering issues; formulate corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans to continuously improve yield rates.

• Customer Complaints & Technical Liaison: Handle technical feedback and quality issues from overseas corporate clients; formulate professional formal 8D reports and corrective action responses.

• Quality Audit & System Compliance: Conduct internal process audits and risk assessments to ensure shop-floor compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and specific client technical requirements.

• Team Guidance & Cross-Departmental Support: Guide daily activities of QC inspectors/engineers, working closely with Production and Engineering teams to optimize manufacturing workflows.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical disciplines.

• Experience: 5–8 years of solid quality/engineering experience in manufacturing environments (candidates with 2+ years in a senior capacity or team lead role will be considered for Assistant Quality Manager).

• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in metal stamping, plastic molding, mechanical components, or electro-mechanical assembly is essential.

• Quality Tools & Systems: Proficient in core Quality Tools (8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC), with strong knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / IATF 16949 systems.

• Language & Communication: Excellent command of English, Cantonese, and Mandarin (essential for frequent communication with HK Management, plant teams, and global clients).

• Location: Based in Dongguan plant (with occasional regional travel to overseas facilities as needed).