Manufacturing Quality Engineer: Lead Process Improvement

Samtec; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMTEC, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to drive quality improvements across manufacturing and engineering. The MQE will lead projects targeting product and process excellence, develop robust quality systems, and implement corrective actions based on data analysis.

The role emphasizes LEAN principles, ISO/IATF considerations, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable quality performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Process Engineering, QA, or Operations Management.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 9100, or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• LEAN & 5S familiarity and ability to drive multi-project environments.
• Six Sigma or problem-solving background desired.

Responsibilities

• Initiate projects related to product, process, quality systems, or yield improvement.
• Develop and implement systems to improve quality and drive continuous improvement.
• Use advanced measurement tools and analyze results to guide actions.
• Create and review qualification plans for internal product transfers.

Skills

Quality systems

LEAN & 5S

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Six Sigma training

Job description

SAMTEC, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to drive quality improvements across manufacturing and engineering. The MQE will lead projects targeting product and process excellence, develop robust quality systems, and implement corrective actions based on data analysis.

The role emphasizes LEAN principles, ISO/IATF considerations, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable quality performance and customer satisfaction.