INCOMING QUALITY TECHNICIAN IV

TE Connectivity; George Town; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking an Incoming Quality Technician IV in Penang, Malaysia. You will perform incoming inspections on raw materials, components, and supplier parts using optical metrology tools and vision systems to prevent nonconforming materials from entering production.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and control plans, plus contributing to QA improvements and containment activities. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AA or Technical Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Typically requires 4–5 years of experience in incoming quality inspection or related QA.
• Experience using optical measurement equipment, vision systems, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators preferred.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specs and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, mechanical components, and purchased parts using optical measurement systems, vision inspection equipment, and standard metrology tools.
• Verify dimensional, visual, cosmetic, and material requirements against drawings, specifications, control plans, and inspection criteria.
• Identify, document, and elevate nonconforming materials while supporting containment, disposition, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, measurement reports, and nonconformance documentation in the quality system.
• Assist in supplier quality initiatives and participate in corrective action and FAI activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Root cause investigation

Data recording and quality reporting

Collaboration with cross-functional|

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering Technology

Tools

Optical measurement systems

Vision inspection equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Comparators

Job description

Job Title: INCOMING QUALITY TECHNICIAN IV

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

Responsible for performing incoming quality inspections and verification activities for raw materials, purchased components, and supplier-provided parts to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This role utilizes optical measurement systems, visual inspection methods, and precision metrology equipment to identify and prevent nonconforming materials from entering production. The position also supports supplier quality improvement initiatives through accurate inspection reporting, defect identification, and containment activities.

Job Requirements

• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, mechanical components, and purchased parts using optical measurement systems, vision inspection equipment, and standard metrology tools.
• Verify dimensional, visual, cosmetic, and material requirements against engineering drawings, specifications, control plans, and inspection criteria.
• Identify, document, and elevate nonconforming materials while supporting containment, disposition, and corrective action processes.
• Conduct sampling inspections in accordance with established inspection plans, AQL requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, measurement reports, and nonconformance documentation within the quality management system.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), First Article Acceptance Reports (FAAR), new product qualifications, supplier validations, and engineering change evaluations.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of incoming inspection methods, visual standards, work instructions, and measurement processes.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and metrology equipment are properly calibrated, maintained, and handled in accordance with company requirements.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement teams to resolve incoming material quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

What your background should look like

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree (AA) or Technical Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Typically requires4-5 years of experience in incoming quality inspection, metrology, manufacturing quality, or related quality assurance functions.
• Experience using optical measurement equipment, vision systems, calipers, micrometers, 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.
• Preferred Skills
• Optical and vision measurement inspection.
• Visual defect identification and cosmetic inspection.
• Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Root cause investigation and problem-solving.
• Data recording and quality reporting.
• Supplier incoming quality control processes.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

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