Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Drive Process Improvement

Samtec Inc; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Malaysia is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to drive quality improvements across product and process, addressing complex issues affecting customer satisfaction.

The MQE will lead quality initiatives, apply Six Sigma, ISO/IATF standards, and mentor operations teams to achieve sustainable results. This position requires collaboration with engineering and manufacturing to implement robust quality practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in process engineering, quality assurance, or operations management.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 9100, or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Familiar with LEAN and 5S manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Connector experience is preferred but not required.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• ISO/TS or Automotive quality system exposure is desirable.
• Six Sigma/Problem-Solving background desired.

Responsibilities

• Initiate projects to improve product, process, quality systems, or yield.
• Develop and implement quality systems for sustainable improvements.
• Use advanced measurement tools and analyze results.
• Create and review qualification plans for inner company transfers.
• Provide training on measurement equipment.
• Monitor KPI’s via meetings and reports.
• Analyze data to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Document quality problems with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain work instructions, SOPs, and workmanship standards.
• Identify and contain nonconforming materials.
• Audit processes for quality and compliance and address findings.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Process Engineering

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Job description

Samtec, Inc. in Malaysia is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to drive quality improvements across product and process, addressing complex issues affecting customer satisfaction.

The MQE will lead quality initiatives, apply Six Sigma, ISO/IATF standards, and mentor operations teams to achieve sustainable results. This position requires collaboration with engineering and manufacturing to implement robust quality practices.