Materials Testing Lab Lead — QA & Compliance

Excel Metal Industries Sdn Bhd

Kulai

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Excel Metal Industries Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia is building a new Material Testing Laboratory and Metallurgical/Mechanical Testing department.

We seek an experienced Lab Engineer to help set up the lab, implement testing protocols, and ensure timely, accurate results and compliant documentation. You will perform routine and non-routine tests to international standards (ASTM, ISO, BS, EN), analyse data, prepare reports, maintain records for audits, and contribute to safety, equipment procurement,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in managing laboratory operations, preferably in the metals, mining, or steel industry.
Demonstrated hand-on experience lab set-up, operations, safety compliances, relevant equipment commissioning, usage, and maintenance.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of relevant fields (i.e. metallurgical/mechanical testing, materials, machinery, laboratory risk management).
Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Teams, Office, Outlook, SharePoint and laboratory management and machinery testing software.
Proficient in English, and/or Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Cina
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Willingness to work in a laboratory setting with strict adherence to safety protocols.
Ability to analyse and compile testing data from tests performed.
Ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Material Testing: Conduct mechanical and physical testing on material samples according to international standards (ASTM, ISO, BS, EN, etc.).
Develop, improve, and adapt testing methodologies to these standards.
Date Analysis, Reporting and Recording: Accurately analyse test results, observations, and deviations and generate reports for audits.
Archive, traceability, and documentation of test data for internal/external audits and client verification.
Establish SOPs for Metallurgical/Mechanical Testing lab processes (equipment usage, safety, workflow).
Procurement, installation, usage, and maintenance of lab equipment; liaise with vendors and departments.
Oversee daily laboratory operations, safety, space planning, and waste disposal.
Liaise with Lab Manager and other departments; report to internal/external safety/regulatory bodies.