Product Quality Engineer (Pioneer position! Photonics Industry)

PERSOL; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Penang seeks a Product Quality Engineer responsible for overseeing quality standards and inspections in the semiconductor industry. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4-5 years of quality control experience. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to develop quality assurance protocols while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Excellent communication in English and Mandarin is necessary, along with proficiency in statistical tools and inspection technology.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in quality control in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Adept in sampling methodologies (AQL).
• Experience with industry standards such as Telcordia, Mil-std, IPC, JEDEC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product quality standards and inspection protocols.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Perform quality verification of incoming materials and products.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects.

Skills

Quality control skills

Communication in English and Mandarin

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Digital microscope

CMM

Minitab

Job description

The Product Quality Engineer is responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of operational processes and outputs in a manufacturing or engineering environment. This role involves inspecting materials and products, analysing quality data, and ensuring that production meets internal standards and external regulations. PQE also work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols throughout the product lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product quality standards, inspection protocols, and quality control plans.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure product specifications and quality requirements are met.
• Analyze production and field data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Participate in new product development (NPD) reviews to ensure quality considerations are integrated early.
• Lead product failure investigations and coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain and improve quality documentation such as FMEAs, control plans, and PPAPs.
• Perform inspection and quality verification of incoming raw materials, in-process, and outgoing inspections on products and components.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and inspection criteria.
• Collaborate with process engineers, production, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve quality issues.
• Resolve quality issues, optimize manufacturing processes, and improve yield.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards or customer‑specific requirements, semiconductor industry standards, and relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (if applicable).
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards to ensure compliance.
• Identify quality problems, perform root cause analysis, and assist in corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain accurate QC documentation, reports, and records (e.g., inspection reports, non‑conformance reports).
• Participate in internal and external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process capability.

Authorities

• Authorized to approve or reject raw materials, in-process components, and finished products based on inspection criteria.
• Has the authority to stop production if non‑conformities or critical quality issues are identified.
• Can issue Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and initiate containment actions.
• Has authority to quarantine defective or suspect materials until disposition is decided.
• Authorized to select and apply appropriate inspection and test methods, tools, and sampling plans.
• Can verify the calibration status and suitability of measuring equipment.
• Responsible for verifying and signing off inspection reports, test records, and quality checklists.
• Can request rework or re‑inspection and document the results.
• Has authority to recommend or participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• May approve corrective actions for minor non‑conformities (based on company policy).
• Can elevate quality issues to the Quality Manager, Engineering, or Production teams.
• Authorized to call for quality review meetings for recurring or critical issues.
• Can sign off on product validation results, quality checkpoints, and first‑article inspections (FAIs) for new or modified processes/products.
• Enforces company and industry quality standards (e.g., ISO, etc.) across departments including engineering, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Can elevate unresolved quality issues to higher management or cross‑functional teams for resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree. Skillful in English and Mandarin language as required to speak with Mandarin‑speaking clients.
• Minimum 4‑5 years of experience in quality control in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Adept in sampling methodologies (AQL).
• Proficient with inspections and measuring tools (digital microscope, CMM and other inspection techniques).
• Experience in semiconductor industry standards such as Telcordia, Mil‑std, IPC, JEDEC and the like.

Specific Knowledge / Skills

• Strong understanding of quality standards (ISO 9001, 5S, etc.).
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (5 Whys, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, and 8D).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and Minitab or similar software.