IPQC Engineer

QDOS Flexcircuits; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QDOS Flexcircuits in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, seeks a capable QA/IPQC Lead to oversee in-process inspections of flex circuits and mentor a team of inspectors to meet quality objectives.

You will develop and track KPIs related to process quality, defect rates, and inspection efficiency, while performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for non-conformities. The role collaborates with manufacturing and engineering to reduce defects and improve product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with preference for E&E, materials or chemical fields.
• Minimum 2 years in QA/IPQC/CQE/QMS with product/process/customer quality exposure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management for quality culture.
• Ability to identify quality improvements with systematic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-process inspections of flex circuits manufacturing to meet quality standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of inspectors to achieve quality objectives.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for process quality and defect rates.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to optimize processes.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure documentation complies with standards.
• Communicate quality issues clearly to cross-functional teams and drive improvements.

Skills

QA/IPQC/CQE/QMS

Team leadership

Communication

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Documentation

ISO audits

7 QC tools

FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical & Electronics / Material / Chemical)

Tools

ISO audits

7 QC tools

FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Oversee and perform in-process inspections and manage and mentor a team of inspectors, providing guidance, training, and support to meet quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• In-Process Inspection & Monitoring: Oversee and perform in-process inspections of flex circuits manufacturing to identify defects and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of inspectors, providing guidance, training, and support to meet quality objectives.
• KPI Management: Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators related to process quality, defect rates, and inspection efficiency.
• Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Lead investigations into quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions for non-compliances detected.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to optimize processes, reduce defects, and improve product quality.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate inspection records, process documentation, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Communication: Articulate quality issues clearly to cross-functional teams and drive teams toward achieving quality goals and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Electrical & Electronics, Material, or Chemical Engineering
• At least 2 years’ experience in QA/IPQC/CQE/QMS, preferably with actual product/process/customer quality management
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skill including building a strong quality culture
• Equipped with critical and systemic thinking - ability to identify and drive effective but simple quality improvement
• Knowledge & exposure to ISO audits, 7 QC tools, FMEA & lean six sigma.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Exposure to ISO audit will be an added advantage.