Precision Optical Manufacturing Quality Engineer

AMETEK; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zygo, an AMETEK division, seeks a Manufacturing / Quality Engineer for its Malaysia site. You will blend hands‑on manufacturing engineering with quality disciplines, supporting mechanical assembly for precision optical inspection equipment and collaborating with global teams.

You will lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and contribute to supplier quality and the site quality system, with cross‑site interaction with Taiwan and Middlefield teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–8 years of experience in manufacturing/quality engineering or hybrid roles in manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience supporting mechanical assembly processes, preferably precision equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Fluent English communication (written and verbal).
• Comfort working in a global, matrixed organization with cross‑site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day manufacturing engineering support for mechanical assembly of precision optical inspection equipment.
• Improve manufacturing processes, assembly methods, fixturing, and product flow for quality and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, and process documentation.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for manufacturing quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in MRB activities and support data‑driven disposition and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Taiwan site, Middlefield HQ and other teams to ensure cross‑site alignment.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

Cross-site collaboration

Fluent English

Manufacturing engineering

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Zygo, an AMETEK division, seeks a Manufacturing / Quality Engineer for its Malaysia site. You will blend hands‑on manufacturing engineering with quality disciplines, supporting mechanical assembly for precision optical inspection equipment and collaborating with global teams.

You will lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and contribute to supplier quality and the site quality system, with cross‑site interaction with Taiwan and Middlefield teams.