Advanced Quality Engineer (NPI)

TE Connectivity; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity’s Digital Data Network Business Unit seeks an Advanced Quality Engineer to support its NPI and product change lifecycle from design to final assembly. You will lead DFMEA sessions, quality planning for prototypes, MSA, and design verification activities across cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have ISO 9001/APQP knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with Six Sigma methodologies, MBD/GD&T, and statistical tools like Minitab/Pow er BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven quality control experience in cable assemblies, connectors, sockets, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and APQP procedures.
• Familiarity with EIA-364 test methods and auditing practices.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) and GD&T requirements.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design Quality Assurance: organize and facilitate design reviews and DFMEA sessions for robust design and risk mitigation.
• Prototype and sample build quality: implement quality planning and controls for prototypes with documentation and records.
• Measurement System Validation: conduct MSA for inspection systems and gages.
• Development stage quality oversight: analyze samples, address issues, drive improvements during development.
• Verification and qualification: lead design verification and manage product qualification testing before Gate 5.
• Tool and process validation: perform CPk studies and support FTAR using CTAR.
• Production quality control: establish and maintain quality controls and documentation on the shop floor.
• Quality monitoring: monitor process capability and drive corrective actions for sustained quality.
• Inspection review: review measurement and cosmetic results for specification compliance.
• Audit support: assist during customer and internal/external quality audits.
• Lead AQP tools and methodologies within cross-functional teams.
• Risk management: manage project risks and align customer requirements from outset.
• Design and process audits for NPI projects: ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to ensure design-to-production transition and training.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

APQP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Minitab

Six Sigma

DOE

CP/Cpk

GDT

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python/R

Minitab

JMP

Job description

TE Connectivity’s Digital Data Network Business Unit is seeking a proactive and results-driven Advanced Quality Engineer to support its New Product Design Center. This role is critical in ensuring robust quality systems and practices are embedded throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) and product change lifecycle—from component design to final assembly.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design Quality Assurance: Organize and facilitate Design Reviews (DR) and DFMEA sessions to ensure robust product design and risk mitigation.
• Prototype & Sample Build Quality: Implement quality planning and controls for prototype/sample builds, including documentation and build record management.
• Measurement System Validation: Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) for inspection systems and gages used in the project.
• Development Stage Quality Oversight: Analyze samples, address quality issues, and drive improvement actions during product development.
• Verification & Qualification: Lead design verification activities prior to design freeze and manage product qualification testing before Gate 5.
• Tool & Process Validation: Perform process capability studies and support Final Tool Approval (FTAR) using Comprehensive Tool Approval Reports (CTAR).
• Production Quality Control: Establish and maintain quality controls and documentation for the production shop floor.
• Ongoing Quality Monitoring: Monitor process capability and manage corrective actions to ensure sustained quality performance.
• Inspection Review: Review and approve measurement and cosmetic inspection results to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Audit Support: Provide support during customer and internal/external quality system audits.
• Lead the development and implementation of Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) tools and methodologies within cross-functional product development teams.
• Manage and mitigate project risks, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood and integrated from the outset.
• Conduct design and process audits for NPI projects, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing sites to ensure seamless transition from design to production, including training facilitation and sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
• Support customer complaint investigations during NPI, including documentation collection, in-process record review, and postmortem analysis.
• Ensure effective deployment of control plans and support supplier development and management to meet quality expectations for NPI shipments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven quality control experience in cable assemblies, connectors, sockets, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and APQP procedures.
• Familiarity with EIA-364 test methods and internal/external auditing practices.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) and GD&T requirements.
• Proficient in Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Skilled in Risk Management (DFMEA/PFMEA), Process Capability (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk), and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis.
• Experienced in Design of Experiments (DOE) and Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred).
• Competent in data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python/R).
• Skilled in statistical software such as Minitab and JMP.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated capability in change management and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills for conflict resolution and stakeholder negotiation.
• Committed to delivering high-quality solutions aligned with customer expectations and business strategy.