QA Engineer

CKD Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

Minitab data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

CKD Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, seeks an experienced QA Engineer to ensure product quality and compliance across all stages of manufacturing.

The candidate will investigate quality issues and drive continuous improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen quality management in semiconductor equipment manufacturing. The role requires hands-on QA/ QE experience, familiarity with ISO 9001 QMS, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with preferably 3+ years in manufacturing QA/QE.
• Hands-on experience in 8D, RCA, CAPA and quality investigations.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 QMS and internal auditing.
• Experience with quality data analysis and improvement tools such as Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality across incoming, in-process, and outgoing inspection stages.
• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints using 8D, RCA, 5 Why, and Fishbone analysis.
• Develop, implement and verify CAPA actions.
• Support ISO 9001 QMS maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Prepare quality documentation (SOPs, control plans, reports).
• Conduct internal quality/process audits and support customer/certification audits.
• Analyze defect trends and drive non-conformity reduction.
• Manage NCRs, deviations, and product disposition.
• Collaborate with Production, NPI, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Assist new product introductions by reviewing quality requirements and readiness.
• Apply FMEA, SPC, MSA, and 7 QC Tools to improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with customer specs and internal standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/Quality Engineering related

Tools

8D

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Quality tools

Job description

KD Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Location: Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah
Department: Quality Assurance (QA)
Industry: Manufacturing / Semiconductor Equipment

About the Role

CKD Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our Quality Assurance Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring product quality, maintaining compliance with customer and industry requirements, investigating quality issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing operations.

We are looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical skills, hands‑on manufacturing quality experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure product quality throughout incoming, in-process and outgoing inspection stages.

Investigate internal quality issues, product defects and customer complaints using 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis.

Develop, implement and verify effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, inspection standards, control plans, quality reports and corrective action records.

Conduct internal quality audits, process audits and support customer or certification audits.

Monitor quality performance indicators, analyse defect trends and initiate improvement activities to reduce non-conformities.

Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), quality deviations and product disposition activities.

Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI and other departments to resolve quality concerns.

Support new product introduction activities by reviewing quality requirements, inspection methods and manufacturing process readiness.

Apply quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA and 7 QC Tools to improve manufacturing quality and process stability.

Ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal quality standards and applicable manufacturing requirements.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment.

Candidates with experience in semiconductor, semiconductor equipment, precision engineering or electronics manufacturing will be given preference.

Hands-on experience in 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA and quality investigations.

Good knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS, internal auditing and quality documentation.

Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans and other quality improvement tools.

Experience handling customer complaints, non-conforming products and corrective action follow-ups.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical reporting skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Able to work independently, take ownership of quality issues and meet deadlines.

Added Advantages

Experience supporting semiconductor equipment manufacturing, mechanical assembly or precision components.

Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen or Six Sigma.

Experience with quality data analysis using Minitab or similar software.

Experience supporting Japanese or multinational manufacturing organisations.

Why Join CKD Malaysia?

Be part of a growing manufacturing organisation where quality, continuous improvement and technical development are essential to our operations.

This role provides opportunities to work with engineering and manufacturing teams, strengthen quality management practices and contribute to the development of CKD Malaysia's manufacturing capabilities.