Advanced Quality Senior Engineer

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking an Advanced Quality Senior Engineer to drive quality planning and robust processes across the NPI lifecycle, from design to production.

You will lead AQP implementation, MDR/DFMEA sessions, and process validation, ensuring ISO9001/APQP alignment and cross-functional collaboration for successful product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 internal/external auditing practices.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) and GD&T requirements.

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 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 FTAR using 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.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

DFMEA/PFMEA

Process Capability

Design of Experiments

Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Data Analytics

Power BI

Tableau

Python/R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Quality Senior Engineer

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

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

Job Requirements

As an AQE, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation ofAdvanced Quality Planning (AQP)tools and methodologies within cross-functional product development teams.
• Manage and mitigateproject risks, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood and integrated from the outset.
• Conductdesign and process auditsfor NPI projects, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Collaborate closely withmanufacturing sitesto ensure seamless transition from design to production, including training facilitation and sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
• Supportcustomer complaint investigationsduring NPI, including documentation collection, in-process record review, and postmortem analysis.
• Ensure effective deployment ofcontrol plans and supportsupplier development and managementto meet quality expectations for NPI shipments.

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.

What your background should look like

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Industry Experience: Proven quality control experience in cable assemblies, connectors, sockets, or related industries.
• Quality Systems & Standards:
• 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.
• Analytical & Technical Expertise:
• 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).
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in statistical software such as Minitab and JMP.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Job Locations:

Job Country: Malaysia

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 141755

Workplace Type: Onsite

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