Data Center Project QA Engineer - Onsite Quality Lead

Alibaba Cloud; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alibaba Cloud in Malaysia is seeking a Project Quality Engineer to oversee quality control across data center construction and delivery, ensuring adherence to customer requirements and standards. You will develop ITPs, conduct on-site inspections, manage NCRs, and drive root cause analysis using 8D and 5-Why, coordinating with electrical, HVAC, ELV, and building automation systems.

This role requires strong communication, on-site presence, and preferably bilingual skills, including Chinese, to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in quality management, technical engineering, or site quality control in data centers, industrial MEP projects, power engineering, or related environments.
• Good understanding of MEP construction practices, installation methods, inspection requirements, and acceptance standards.
• Ability to read MEP drawings and understand system logic across electrical, HVAC, fire protection, and ELV/BA systems.
• Familiarity with quality systems and tools such as ISO 9001, ITP, NCR, 8D, and 5-Why.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively on site for extended periods.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is preferred, with proficiency in Chinese considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support project quality planning, including preparation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), quality control points, and stage acceptance criteria.
• Conduct incoming inspections for equipment and materials, routine site inspections, and witness inspections for critical construction activities.
• Oversee quality control across electrical, HVAC, fire protection, ELV, and building automation systems.
• Issue and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), lead root cause analysis using tools such as 8D and 5-Why, and drive corrective and preventive actions through closure.
• Perform quality inspections and process audits for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, and track improvement actions.
• Organize or participate in stage acceptance activities, including concealed works inspection, process acceptance, and sectional/subsection acceptance.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and as-built quality documentation to ensure completeness and traceability.
• Track key quality metrics and prepare regular quality reports to support project delivery and continuous improvement.
• Support quality witness activities during relevant commissioning and testing stages where required.

Skills

Quality management

On-site quality control

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Chinese language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil / related)

Tools

ISO 9001

ITP

NCR

8D

5-Why

Job description

Alibaba Cloud in Malaysia is seeking a Project Quality Engineer to oversee quality control across data center construction and delivery, ensuring adherence to customer requirements and standards. You will develop ITPs, conduct on-site inspections, manage NCRs, and drive root cause analysis using 8D and 5-Why, coordinating with electrical, HVAC, ELV, and building automation systems.

This role requires strong communication, on-site presence, and preferably bilingual skills, including Chinese, to