Incoming Quality Technician

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented Incoming Quality Inspector to perform inspection of raw materials, mechanical parts, and supplier-provided items against drawings, specifications, and control plans. You will support quality improvement through accurate data, defect reporting, and containment activities.

In this role you will use optical measurement systems, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and vision inspection tools to verify dimensional and cosmetic

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with sampling plans, AQL, SPC, and quality systems is advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing involving stamped metal and plastic parts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming inspections using optical measurement systems, visual inspection methods, and standard metrology equipment.
• Verify dimensional, cosmetic, and material characteristics against drawings, specifications, control plans, and inspection standards.
• Identify, document, and escalate nonconforming materials.
• Support containment, disposition, and corrective action activities.
• Perform sampling inspections per inspection plans, AQL requirements, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and nonconformance documentation.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI/FAAR) and supplier validation activities.
• Assist in developing and improving inspection methods, standards, and measurement processes.
• Ensure proper calibration, handling, and maintenance of inspection equipment.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Metrology & inspection

Vision inspection

Data recording

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Diploma in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering Technology (preferred)

Tools

Optical measurement equipment

Vision systems

Calipers

Micrometres

Height gauges

Comparators

Job description

About the role
Join the quality team to perform incoming inspection and verification of raw materials, mechanical parts, components, and supplier-provided parts. This role ensures materials comply with engineering drawings, specifications, control plans, and quality requirements before release to production, while supporting supplier quality improvement through accurate inspection data, defect reporting, and containment activities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct incoming inspections using optical measurement systems, visual inspection methods, and standard metrology equipment.
• Verify dimensional, cosmetic, and material characteristics against engineering drawings, specifications, control plans, and inspection standards.
• Identify, document, and *escalate* nonconforming materials.
• Support containment, disposition, and corrective action activities.
• Perform sampling inspections in accordance with established inspection plans, AQL requirements, and quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, measurement reports, and nonconformance documentation.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI/FAAR), new part qualification, supplier validation, and engineering change verification activities.
• Assist in developing and continuously improving incoming inspection methods, visual standards, and measurement processes.
• Ensure the proper calibration, handling, and maintenance of inspection and metrology equipment.

What we're looking for

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Typically 4–5 years of experience in incoming quality inspection, metrology, manufacturing quality, or related quality assurance functions.
• Experience using optical measurement equipment, vision systems, calipers, micrometres, height gauges, comparators, and other inspection tools is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of sampling plans, AQL, SPC, and quality systems is an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing involving stamped metal and plastic parts is preferred.
• Skills in optical and vision measurement inspection, visual defect identification, cosmetic inspection, blueprint reading, GD&T interpretation, root cause investigation, problem-solving, data recording, quality reporting, and supplier incoming quality control processes.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.