Process Quality Senior Engineer

Unigen Technology Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unigen Technology Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Quality Assurance professional with strong supplier and manufacturing quality experience in EMS/electronics. You will lead process control planning, CAPA, and audits while collaborating with Engineering and Production to ensure quality readiness for new products.

The role requires hands-on expertise in PCBA processes, IPC standards, and quality tools, with a focus on reducing variation and improving yield across multiple production lines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality within EMS or electronics industry.
• Strong knowledge of PCBA processes (SMT, wave soldering, conformal coating, etc.).
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, and ESD standards.
• Proficient in quality tools: SPC, FMEA, 8D, DOE, and control charts.
• Experience with automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray, and ICT.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies.
• Exposure to medical, automotive, or industrial electronics standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with QMS software and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions.
• Monitor and analyze process performance using SPC, Cp/Cpk.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce variation and improve yield.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into process-related quality issues using 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring defects.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to ensure quality readiness for new products.
• Validate process capability and quality controls during pilot builds and ramp-up.
• Train operators and technicians on quality standards, inspection techniques, and process controls.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality documentation and records.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Quality teams to resolve issues and meet quality goals.
• Participate in daily production meetings and quality reviews.

Skills

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

QMS software

MS Office

Job description

Develop and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions.

Monitor and analyze process performance using statistical tools (SPC, Cp/Cpk).

Identify and implement process improvements to reduce variation and improve yield.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements.

Support internal and external audits, including documentation and corrective actions.

Lead investigations into process-related quality issues using 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.

Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring defects.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to ensure quality readiness for new products.

Validate process capability and quality controls during pilot builds and ramp-up.

Training & Documentation

Train operators and technicians on quality standards, inspection techniques, and process controls.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality documentation and records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Quality teams to resolve issues and meet quality goals.

Participate in daily production meetings and quality reviews.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality within EMS or electronics industry.
• Strong knowledge of PCBA processes (SMT, wave soldering, conformal coating, etc.).
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, and ESD standards.
• Proficient in quality tools: SPC, FMEA, 8D, DOE, and control charts.
• Experience with automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray, and ICT.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies.
• Exposure to medical, automotive, or industrial electronics standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with QMS software and MS Office tools.