Quality Engineer

PT. Alcotraindo Batam; Batam; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 424,080,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. Alcotraindo Batam is rebuilding its Quality function and seeks a Quality Engineer to own the CI Laboratory, the quality management system and supplier/material quality.

You will lead calibration, data integrity and results release, and drive CAPA and audits across the organization. The role requires 4–6 years in manufacturing quality, experience with supplier quality, NPI testing and documentation control, plus fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and technical English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or a related science.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in manufacturing quality and quality systems.
• Experience with supplier quality management and audits.
• Laboratory management or supervision experience.
• NPI or new material qualification experience is a plus.
• Fluent Bahasa Indonesia and working English for technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Own CI Laboratory: test schedule, throughput, calibration, results release and data integrity.
• Maintain Quality Management System docs, procedures and revision control.
• Lead internal audits and track CAPA to closure; coordinate external audits.
• Manage supplier and material quality, including inspection standards and non-conforming materials.
• Lead New Product Introduction testing, material reviews and NPI reporting.
• Provide quality input to trials, brand/equipment changes and root cause analysis.

Skills

Quality management

Laboratory management

Audit & CAPA

NPI/testing

Supplier quality

Documentation control

Education

Engineering degree

Chemistry or related science

Tools

CAPA systems

Laboratory equipment mgmt

Audit tracking tools

Job description

The site is rebuilding its Quality function from the ground up and is looking for a Quality Engineer to own the technical and systems backbone of that function: the CI Laboratory, the quality management system and supplier and material quality

This role reports to the Manager, Quality, within the Manufacturing Excellence & Quality department. It is the only position in the Quality function directly accountable for the quality management system - genuine ownership of how documentation, audits and CAPA work on the ground, not a supporting role to someone else's system.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

CI Laboratory

• Manage the CI Lab: test schedule, shift coverage, sample throughput and turnaround
• Own calibration status, method control and reagent and standard management for all laboratory equipment
• Validate and release laboratory results and elevate out-of-specification results
• Maintain laboratory data integrity, trending and reporting
• Manage attendance, qualification, performance and development for the Lab Analyst team

Quality Management System

• Maintain the controlled document system: specifications, procedures, work instructions, forms and revision control
• Plan and run the internal audit programme, and track findings to closure
• Maintain the CAPA register and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure
• Coordinate external, customer and brand-owner audits, including preparation, hosting and response
• Maintain training records against controlled documents for the Quality function

Supplier and Material Quality

• Manage supplier quality performance for tobacco and non-tobacco materials, including supplier corrective action
• Own the non-conforming material process: identification, segregation, disposition and record
• Own incoming inspection standards, sampling plans and acceptance criteria

New Product Introduction (NPI) and Material Testing

• Lead New Material Testing: sample observation, result testing and analysis, and reporting of findings
• Track and report New Product Introduction (NPI) progress, including material review, product specification review and NPI reporting
• Quality machine acceptance tests owner for new equipment
• Quality assessment plans owner for new product review and ensure trial samples and controls meet visual standards
• Be present on the production floor during trial, NPI and verification days to inspect and verify directly

Engineering and Projects

• Provide quality engineering input to trials, brand changes and equipment changes
• Support root cause investigation on technical and repeat quality issues
• Supplier side innovation and improvement actions for better supplier quality

WHAT YOU BRING

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or a related science
• 4 to 6 years of experience in manufacturing quality, including hands-on quality management system work. Background in tobacco industry will be prioritized
• Demonstrated experience with supplier quality management and documented quality audits recordings expertise
• Laboratory management or supervision experience
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) or new material qualification is an advantage
• Fluent Bahasa Indonesia and professional working English for technical documentation and internationally connected group communications
• Based in Batam or willing to relocate within Indonesia