AQ ENGINEER III

TE Connectivity Corporation; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation in Malaysia is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer for its New Product Design Center. You will drive advanced quality planning and cross‑functional activity from design through production.

The role emphasizes DFMEA, MSA, DOE, Six Sigma, and process validation to ensure robust product quality in the NPI lifecycle. Onsite responsibilities include audits, design reviews, and production support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven quality control experience in electronics or related manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and APQP procedures.
• Knowledge of MBD and GD&T requirements.
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA, CP/Cpk, Pp/Ppk, and tolerance stack‑ups.

Responsibilities

• Design Quality Assurance: lead DR and DFMEA sessions for robust designs.
• Prototype and Sample Build Quality: plan controls and document builds.
• Measurement System Validation: perform MSA on inspection systems.
• Development Stage Quality Oversight: analyze samples and drive corrective actions.
• Verification & Qualification: supervise design verification before freeze and gate 5.
• Tool & Process Validation: performCAP studies and CTAR support.
• Production Quality Control: maintain shop floor quality controls and records.
• Ongoing Quality Monitoring: track Cp/Cpk and implement corrective actions.
• Inspection Review: approve measurement and cosmetic inspection results.
• Audit Support: assist internal and external quality system audits.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Management

Design of Experiments

Six Sigma

Measurement System Analysis

Quality Systems & Standards

DFMEA/PFMEA

Data analytics

GDT/ GD&T

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Related field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Power BI

Tableau

Python/R

Job description

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: 141754

Workplace Type: Onsite

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