Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE)

Samtec; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec in Penang, Malaysia seeks a seasoned Quality/Process Engineer to lead product, process and quality improvements. You will utilize advanced measurement tools, develop transfer qualifications, and train staff on measurement equipment.

Responsibilities include data analysis, root-cause investigations with DOE/PFMEA/SPC, and maintaining work instructions and standards. 5+ years in related roles and ISO/TS familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Process Engineering, Quality Assurance Engineer, or Operations Manager is required.
• Iso 9001/9100 or IATF 16949 knowledge is ideal.
• Familiar with LEAN & 5S environments.
• Ability to handle multiple projects as priorities change quickly.
• Connector experience is desired but not required.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Must be able to sit for more than 90 consecutive minutes.
• ISO/TS or Automotive Quality systems highly desired.
• Six Sigma or Problem-Solving background desired.

Responsibilities

• Initiate projects related to product, process, quality systems, or yield improvement based on quality indicators.
• Develop and implement systems that improve quality and ensure sustainable results.
• Use advanced measurement tools and analyze results.
• Create and review qualification plans for inner company product transfers.
• Serve as a training resource for measurement and test equipment.
• Provide guidance and training to Manufacturing Quality Support personnel.
• Monitor and report KPI’s via meetings, email, and End of Month reports.
• Analyse data required to understand problems and develop solutions.
• Investigate and document quality problems using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain Work Instructions, SOPs, Training Documents, and Standards
• Use quality tools such as DOE, RCA, PFMEA, SPC to identify and prevent issues.
• Coordinate containment of any nonconforming materials
• Audit manufacturing processes for compliance and address non-conforming results.

Skills

LEAN

5S

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Six Sigma belt (Green/Yellow/Black)

Tools

DOE

PFMEA

SPC

Job description

1. Initiate projects related to product, process, quality systems, or yield improvement based on internal and external quality indicators.

2. Develop and implement systems that improve quality and ensure sustainable results, therefore driving continuous improvement.

3. Use advanced measurement tools, techniques, and test equipment and be able to understand and analyze results.

4. Create and review qualification plans for inner company product transfers (Process Review, Test Plan Development, PCN, etc.)

5. Serve as a training resource for above mentioned measurement and test equipment, ensuring respective personnel understand their operation.

6. Provide guidance and training to Manufacturing Quality Support personnel in the respective area.

7. Monitor and report daily/weekly/monthly KPI’s via meetings, email, and End of Month reports.

8. Analyse data required to understand a problem and develop solutions. This includes, but is not limited to: quality data, manufacturing process data, dimensional data, engineering data, training records, audit results, etc.

9. Investigate and appropriately document quality problems using root cause analysis methods and identify robust corrective actions.

10. Create and maintain all relevant Work Instructions, SOP’s, Training Documents, and Workmanship Standards

11. Use quality tools such as failure analysis, root cause analysis, DOE, PFMEA, SPC, and others, to identify the source of a problem, correct the problem, and prevent future occurrences on same or similar products.

12. Identify and coordinate containment of any nonconforming materials

13. Audit manufacturing processes for compliance to quality, manufacturing, and engineering standards. Work with the relevant parties to develop plans to address non-conforming audit results.

Required Experience:

1. 5+ Years’ experience in Process Engineering, Quality Assurance Engineer, or Operations Management is required.

2. Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 9100, or IATF 16949 Quality systems is ideal.

3. Must be familiar with Manufacturing techniques such as LEAN & 5S

4. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.

5. Connector experience is desired but not required.

6. Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.

7. Must be able to sit for more than 90 consecutive minutes.

8. Experience with ISO/TS or Automotive Quality systems highly desired.

9. Six Sigma or Problem-Solving background desired.

Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, other) preferred. If no experience, degree is required.

2. Six Sigma background is desired (Green Belt, Yellow Belt, Black Belt).

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