MQ ENGINEER II

TE Connectivity Ltd.; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking an MQ Engineer to lead product and process quality initiatives in a Penang-based facility. The role focuses on reducing scrap, addressing customer complaints, and ensuring compliance with IPC quality standards.

The successful candidate will manage quality policies, perform risk assessments, and drive corrective/preventive actions while supporting new product qualifications and supplier quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing quality management.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-620 and IPC-A-610.
• Green Belt or Black Belt is preferred.
• Experience with DOE and GR&R.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies and documents.
• Analyze incoming material quality issues and drive supplier improvements.
• Investigate manufacturing quality issues and implement preventive actions.
• Lead customer complaint investigations and corrective actions.
• Establish inspection criteria, quality plans, and Certificates of Conformance (CoC).
• Lead scrap reduction initiatives and monitor trends.
• Support audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

DMAIC

DOE & GR&R

Problem-solving

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Electronics manufacturing background

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a MQ Engineer to lead product and process quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, manage customer complaints, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The role is responsible for maintaining product quality performance, reducing scrap, resolving manufacturing quality issues, and supporting new product and process qualifications.

Job Requirements

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and quality engineering documentation.
• Analyze and resolve incoming material quality issues and drive supplier quality improvements.
• Investigate and address manufacturing quality issues, perform risk assessments, and implement preventive actions.
• Lead customer complaint investigations and corrective/preventive action plans.
• Establish inspection criteria, quality plans, work instructions, and Certificates of Conformance (COC).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using DMAIC methodologies and statistical analysis tools.
• Support process changes, new production lines, and equipment qualifications while identifying and mitigating quality risks.
• Lead scrap reduction initiatives, monitor scrap trends, identify root causes, and validate improvement actions.
• Participate in customer and internal audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.

Requirements

What your background should look like

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of quality experience in the electronics manufacturing industry.
• SMT experience is an added advantage.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DOE, GR&R, statistical analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiar with cable assembly manufacturing processes including crimping, soldering, electrical testing, and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of IPC standards such as IPC-A-620 and IPC-A-610.
• Strong communication, accountability, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Customer complaint handling and root cause analysis.
• Quality system management and audit participation.
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Data-driven decision making and quality metrics analysis

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork