QA Engineer

KES International Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KES International Sdn Bhd seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to establish and maintain inspection standards and drive overall quality performance across QC stages in PCBA/PCB manufacturing. You will lead QA activities and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, leading MRB and 8D activities, and coordinating with suppliers to improve quality. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required with 3–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years of working experience in PCBA / PCB manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IQC, OQA, SRA, MRB, and 8D methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish inspection standards, acceptance criteria and product release requirements.
• Drive and monitor QA KPIs (IQC, OQA, SRA, MRB, 8D) and implement improvement plans.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001.
• Lead MRB meetings and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Drive 8D problem-solving and resolution of quality issues.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor quality performance including PCBA vendors.
• Participate in Design Reviews and mitigate quality risks.

Skills

ISO 9001

IQC

OQA

SRA

MRB

8D

PCBA

IPC

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsible for establishing and maintaining inspection standards and driving overall quality performance to meet product and customer requirements. This role leads quality assurance activities across incoming, in-process, and outgoing stages while ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System.

Primary Responsibilities

Drive and monitor Quality Assurance KPIs (IQC, OQA, SRA, MRB, 8D) and implement improvement plans

Establish, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001

Define and maintain inspection standards, acceptance criteria, and product release requirements

Lead Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and ensure timely closure of action items

Drive 8D problem-solving and ensure effective resolution of internal and external quality issues

Monitor and improve supplier and subcontractor quality performance (including PCBA vendors)

Participate in Design Review (DRR) and ensure quality risks are identified and mitigated

Oversee Supplier Reliability Analysis (SRA) and drive continuous improvement actions

Secondary Responsibilities

Monitor departmental KPIs and generate improvement initiatives

Perform in-process line audits and ESD audits to ensure compliance

Manage calibration of inspection, measuring, and test equipment

Support supplier quality activities with purchasing team (inspection, reporting, follow-ups)

Conduct training and coaching for QA staff and inspectors

Facilitate Quality Feedback Flow (QFF) and failure analysis investigations

Generate QA reports and track quality performance metrics

Ensure compliance with corporate, legal, and quality policies

Job RequirementsQualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience

Minimum 3*- 5 years of working experience* in PCBA / PCB manufacturing environment

Skills & Knowledge

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IQC, OQA, SRA, MRB, and 8D methodologies

Good understanding of PCBA processes and quality standards (IPC)

Strong statistical analysis and problem-solving skills

Excellent coordination and cross-functional communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Meticulous, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality output

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 11-50 employees

KES has been the forerunner in the Burn-In Industry for over 30 years. The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers.

Throughout the years, our commitment has constantly been to provide our customers with products of high quality and reliability. Our devotion to this has, in turn, won us many prestigious awards.

Most evident of our pursuit for uncompromising quality is our ISO9001 certification that encompass Design, Manufacturing & Burn-In Service.

The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers. With the rapid revolution of semiconductors in the industry, Burn-In requirements have become an increasingly demanding task. With our group of Dedicated Management, Design Engineers & Sales Managers, KES is a global company with worldwide facilities & offices to assured you of a complete, all-round solution for your Burn-In requirements.

KES has been the forerunner in the Burn-In Industry for over 30 years. The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers.

Throughout the years, our commitment has constantly been to provide our customers with products of high quality and reliability. Our devotion to this has, in turn, won us many prestigious awards.

Most evident of our pursuit for uncompromising quality is our ISO9001 certification that encompass Design, Manufacturing & Burn-In Service.

The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers. With the rapid revolution of semiconductors in the industry, Burn-In requirements have become an increasingly demanding task. With our group of Dedicated Management, Design Engineers & Sales Managers, KES is a global company with worldwide facilities & offices to assured you of a complete, all-round solution for your Burn-In requirements.

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