Director of Quality Operations - Malaysia (Onsite)

Intuitive; Penang; On-site; MYR 380,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical in Malaysia seeks a Director of Quality for Malaysia Operations to lead quality systems and regulatory compliance across Penang. You will manage QA and quality engineering, align site strategies with corporate goals, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams onsite.

The role demands strong leadership, extensive quality/medical device experience, and a focus on talent development and budget stewardship to ensure top product quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in related field (Electronics/Biomedical/Industrial).
• Six Sigma certification desirable; MBA a plus.
• 100% English written/spoken; German fluency highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for Malaysia Operations in Penang, overseeing IQC, MRB, PMC, FQI, DHR and Quality Engineering.
• Develop site and regional quality strategies aligned with company goals and customer expectations.
• Foster inclusive culture and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth and quality outcomes.
• Proactively manage QA/compliance activities to ensure highest quality products and regulatory adherence.
• Create and manage quality operations budget and track performance metrics.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Six Sigma

Statistical tools

Education

Engineering degree in Electronics/Biomedical/Industrial

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Intuitive Surgical in Malaysia seeks a Director of Quality for Malaysia Operations to lead quality systems and regulatory compliance across Penang. You will manage QA and quality engineering, align site strategies with corporate goals, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams onsite.

The role demands strong leadership, extensive quality/medical device experience, and a focus on talent development and budget stewardship to ensure top product quality and compliance.