QA Engineer / QA Assistant Manager

Local Assembly Sdn Bhd; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics manufacturing sector seeks an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager in Gelang Patah, Johor. This role involves collaborating with customers on quality issues, managing documentation, and leading quality assurance activities. The ideal candidate should have a background in Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills to ensure product quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in QA/Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience dealing with customers and external audits is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison for quality-related matters with customers.
• Manage customer PNR and CAR, ensuring timely closure.
• Conduct investigations on internal NCs and prepare quality documentation.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Communication

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Act as the key liaison between the company and customers on quality-related matters.

Coordinate and follow up on Failure Analysis (FA) tests, prepare reports, and submit them to customers within the required timeframe.

Manage customer PNR (Product Nonconformance Report) / CAR (Corrective Action Report), ensuring timely and effective closure.

Attend to customer feedback on non-conforming (NC) lots, perform on-site verification when necessary.

Coordinate sorting, replacement, or scrap of non-conforming parts returned by customers.

Monitor and follow up on SAC (Sample Approval Certificate) progress with the customer.

Track customer gauge calibration status and acknowledge new gauge models received from the customer.

Prepare and attend presentations, audits, and quality meetings as scheduled by the customer.

Internal Quality Assurance Activities:

Investigate and verify internal NCs reported by IPQC and production (including on-hold items).

Develop or revise quality control documentation (e.g., check sheets, control plans) to support ongoing improvements.

Prepare and issue Quality Alerts and Work Instructions (WI); conduct training or briefings to IPQC and relevant staff.

Organize and conduct quality meetings with production teams to discuss issues, root causes, and customer concerns.

Monitor the P3 system (Production Problem Points) and ensure closure of open items by the end of each month.

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial), or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience in QA/Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment.

Experience dealing with international or local customers and external audits is an advantage.

Skills:

Strong understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone), and corrective/preventive actions.

Familiar with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management systems.

Good documentation skills – ability to prepare technical reports, work instructions, and quality alerts.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Able to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

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Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

LOCAL ASSEMBLY SDN. BHD. (LA) was incorporated in December 2000 and located at Gelang Patah, Johor was always given full determination in setting up own goals toward success. We had obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification since year 2002 and TS16949 certification in year 2008.

We seeks to be an excellent assembler of mechanical parts, electrical and electronic connectors. We are mainly dealing in Electronic, Electrical & Automotive Connectors, Bicycle Components, Fishing Tackle Parts and Plastic Injection Molding.

Our Vision:

To provide strategic solutions and deliver products and services of the highest valus and quality to our customer through our skilled workforce as a contract manufacturer.

Our Mission:

To provide optimum level of customer satisfaction and achieve high business growth by consistently producing of the highest quality and delivering on time.

Company Quality Policy

1) Best Quality Products

2) On Time Delivery

3) Total Customer Satisfaction

4) Competitive Cost

Contact Information

Address :

Tel: [phone] (5 Lines) Fax: [phone]

LOCAL ASSEMBLY SDN. BHD. (LA) was incorporated in December 2000 and located at Gelang Patah, Johor was always given full determination in setting up own goals toward success. We had obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification since year 2002 and TS16949 certification in year 2008.

We seeks to be an excellent assembler of mechanical parts, electrical and electronic connectors. We are mainly dealing in Electronic, Electrical & Automotive Connectors, Bicycle Components, Fishing Tackle Parts and Plastic Injection Molding.

Our Vision:

To provide strategic solutions and deliver products and services of the highest valus and quality to our customer through our skilled workforce as a contract manufacturer.

Our Mission:

To provide optimum level of customer satisfaction and achieve high business growth by consistently producing of the highest quality and delivering on time.

Company Quality Policy

1) Best Quality Products

2) On Time Delivery

3) Total Customer Satisfaction

4) Competitive Cost

Contact Information

Address :

Tel: [phone] (5 Lines) Fax: [phone]

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