Operations Quality Supervisor

Aixtron; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON is establishing a new manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia. We seek an Operations Quality Supervisor to lead a team focused on quality planning, receiving and operations within a high-end machine manufacturing environment.

You will oversee inspections, documentation, nonconformities and supplier qualification, while driving continuous improvement using KPIs and statistical methods. A strong lean and SAP QM background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Several years of practical professional experience in quality management related to construction and commissioning; preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in supervising functions.
• Good knowledge of quality management methods (8D, FMEA, SPC, Ishikawa, Pareto, etc.).
• Microsoft Office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems, quartz, graphite, automation is an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of QM/QS is a plus (e.g., QB/QM, or Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt).
• Extensive experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• In-depth SAP knowledge in working with logistics and QM modules.
• Team-oriented mindset and a willingness to take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Leading a quality team around quality planning, receiving and operations within machine manufacturing environment.
• Ensure that all required systems and documents are up to date to ensure compliance within the respective quality processes.
• Inspection of products, complete assemblies and final machines are performed according to standard inspection plans and requirements given in respective work instructions.
• Responsibility for proper documentation of inspection results, approvals, nonconformities and claims items.
• Support in the implementation of supplier qualification and development measures.
• Optimizing manufacturing drawings with regard to the definition of quality requirements, particularly considering technical feasibility and reasonable tolerances.
• Implementation and reporting of standard KPIs as well as Quality data to nonconformities, claims and costs including follow up on action plans with responsible departments.
• Systematic application of statistical methods.
• Analyzing and improving existing business processes.

Skills

Quality management

Team supervision

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

QM/QS knowledge

SAP QM module

VACUUM SYSTEMS

Pneumatics & gas systems

Microsoft Office

Quality inspection processes

Statistical methods

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) forthird-generation semiconductor materials such asGaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers forenergy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the#1 market positionin each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com .

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a newgreenfield manufacturing and engineering hubinBatu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide astate-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & testingof our high-end systems and will contribute toengineering for the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in2027with a rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities —built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people's wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking forpurpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around1,000 employees from ~60 nationalitiesacross Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

About the role

In the role of Operations Quality Supervisor, you are responsible for leading a team of components quality, incoming goods inspection and operations quality experts ensuring quality inspections within the receiving and production area are performed in a timely manner according to standard procedures and meeting customer expectations. In addition, you are responsible for the handling, analysis and reporting of nonconformities You drive continuous improvement actions to tackle systemic issues via multidisciplinary task forces to drive quality losses to a minimum. This requires active communication and follow-up with the internal quality teams as well as with other departments within the company.

Responsibilities

• Leading a quality team around quality planning, receiving and operations within machine manufacturing environment
• Ensure that all required systems and documents are up to date to ensure compliance within the respective quality processes
• Inspection of products, complete assemblies and final machines are performed according to standard inspection plans and requirements given in respective work instructions
• Responsibility for proper documentation of inspection results, approvals, nonconformities and claims items
• Support in the implementation of supplier qualification and development measures
• Optimizing manufacturing drawings with regard to the definition of quality requirements, particularly considering technical feasibility and reasonable tolerances
• Implementation and reporting of standard KPIs as well as Quality data to nonconformities, claims and costs including follow up on action plans with responsible departments
• Systematic application of statistical methods
• Analyzing and improving existing business processes

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification/experience
• Several years of practical professional experience in quality management related to construction and commissioning; preferably in the semiconductor industry
• Experience in supervising functions
• Good knowledge of quality management methods (8D, FMEA, SPC, Ishikawa, Pareto, etc.)
• Microsoft Office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems, quartz, graphite, automation is an advantage
• In-depth knowledge of QM/QS is a plus (e.g., QB/QM, or Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt)
• Extensive experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• In-depth SAP knowledge in working with logistics and QM modules
• Team-oriented mindset and a willingness to take on responsibility
• Strong teaching skills, and assertiveness
• Organizational skills and friendly demeanor when interacting with customers, employees, and suppliers

Working Conditions

• Role based atAIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
• Majority of work at theBatu Kawansite.
• Occasional travel to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites as well as supplier.