Operations Quality Associate

Celestica; Kulai; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Quality Assurance Associate in Kulai, Malaysia. The successful candidate will support the QA/QC team to ensure products meet quality standards through inspections and documentation. This role is ideal for those passionate about quality assurance, with a diploma or degree in Engineering. Candidates with up to 3 years' experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 0-3 years experience in manufacturing or quality control.
• Strong academic record preferred (CGPA 2.80+).
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of materials and products.
• Assist in developing quality documentation.
• Document inspections and communicate findings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Inspection and measuring tools

Job description

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We're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) , Associate to join our team . You'll support our QA/QC team in ensuring products, processes, and systems consistently meet high quality standards and customer requirements. Your contributions will be vital in assisting with inspections, testing activities, documentation, and the implementation of quality management systems, directly impacting the overall quality and reliability of our products.

Assist in performing inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products according to specified procedures and quality plans.

Help in developing, maintaining, and updating quality-related documentation, including inspection reports/checklists, test plans, test cases, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Document inspection outcomes, test results, and non-conformities accurately in designated systems (e.g., SAP, internal databases) and daily performance records.

Generate and submit reports on quality metrics, defect trends, and corrective/preventive actions to the QA team and supervisors.

Assist in identifying, tracking, and reporting product or process defects and deviations.

Communicate findings and collaborate with production, engineering, and other teams to facilitate root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.

Ensure non-conforming products are properly segregated and controlled until issues are resolved.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and defect prevention.

Support the implementation of quality improvement projects.

Maintain good housekeeping in the QA department and ensure calibrated instruments are used for inspection.

Generate and maintain inspection reports and other quality-related documentation.

Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency to relevant stakeholders (production, engineering, QA team, supervisors).

Lead the investigation on root cause analysis of complex quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformance reports.

Initiate and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and tracking their effectiveness.

Analyze quality data, identify trends in product quality or defects, and recommend/implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

Provide guidance and support to junior team members. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, logistics, etc) to embed quality throughout the product development lifecycle.

Assist in handling customer technical inquiries and providing detailed information related to product quality or standards.

High passion for quality assurance and have a strong willingness to learn new processes, technologies, and standards.

Proficiency in using various inspection and measuring tools (callipers, micrometres, gauges, etc).

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

Strong attention to detail even minor flaws or inconsistencies and a high passion for quality.

Good interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication skills to articulate findings and collaborate with colleagues.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.

Solid knowledge of quality control concepts, methodologies, and testing techniques.

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, to lead in troubleshooting and investigate with the ability to perform root cause analysis.

Experience in conducting internal audits and driving CAPA processes through 8D method or any other equivalent QC tools.

Familiarize with and strictly comply with the company's Quality Management System (e.g., ISO 9001) and relevant industry regulations

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Ability to work effectively as a part of team and independently with minimal supervision and lead tasks.

Proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving issues.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment (adapt to changing priorities).

Typical Experience

Zero to three (0-3) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or quality control environment.

Typical Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering) or other related Science/Technology fields.

Applicants with a strong academic record (e.g., CGPA 2.80 and above) are preferred

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 1,001-5,000 employees

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.

Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.

Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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