Advanced Quality Engineer - NPI & Process Excellence

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to support New Product Introduction and product change lifecycle from design to final assembly. You will lead DFMEA sessions, quality planning for prototypes, and MSA activities, ensuring robust product quality throughout development and production.

The role requires strong expertise in DR/DFMEA, DOE, Six Sigma, MBD/GD&T, and data analytics with tools like Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Quality control experience in cable assemblies, connectors, sockets, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and APQP procedures.
• Familiarity with EIA-364 test methods and auditing practices.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) and GD&T.
• Proficient in Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Skilled in Risk Management (DFMEA/PFMEA), Cp/Cpk/Pp/Ppk, and Tolerance Stack-Up.
• Experience in DOE and Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).
• Data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python/R).
• Statistical software such as Minitab and JMP.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
• Change management and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Design Quality Assurance: Organize and facilitate DRs and DFMEA sessions.
• Prototype & sample build quality: Implement quality planning and controls.
• Conduct MSA for inspection systems and gages.
• Analyze samples and drive improvement during development.
• Lead design verification before freeze and manage qualification testing.
• Perform process capability studies and CTAR support.
• Establish quality controls and documentation for production floor.
• Monitor process capability and manage corrective actions.
• Review measurement and cosmetic inspection results for specs.
• Support audits from customers and internal/external bodies.
• Lead Advanced Quality Planning tools in cross-functional teams.
• Manage project risks and align with customer requirements.
• Conduct design and process audits for NPI projects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites for smooth design-to-production transition.
• Support customer complaint investigations during NPI.
• Ensure deployment of control plans and supplier development for NPI shipments.

Skills

Design Reviews

DFMEA/PFMEA

MSA

AQP Tools

DOE

Six Sigma

MBD/GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analytics

Power BI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Python

R

Job description

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to support New Product Introduction and product change lifecycle from design to final assembly. You will lead DFMEA sessions, quality planning for prototypes, and MSA activities, ensuring robust product quality throughout development and production.

The role requires strong expertise in DR/DFMEA, DOE, Six Sigma, MBD/GD&T, and data analytics with tools like Power BI.