QA & HSE Manager Asia

Mathevon Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company based in Malaysia seeks a QA & HSE Manager to lead quality assurance and health, safety, and environment activities on-site. The successful candidate will manage the local QA & HSE team, ensure compliance with regulations, drive continuous improvement, and communicate with customers and suppliers. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of management experience in industrial settings are required. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience in a similar QA and/or HSE management role in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in team management and cross-functional coordination.
• Good understanding of HSE regulations and standards; experience implementing HSE programs on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the QA & HSE team on the Malaysian site.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE regulations and corporate HSE standards.
• Manage customer and supplier non-conformities from detection to closure.

Skills

Team management

HSE program implementation

Quality tools and methods

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, HSE or related field

Tools

8D

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Job Title: QA & HSE Manager Asia

Location: Malaysia

Role Purpose

The QA & HSE Manager Asia is responsible for leading the Quality Assurance (QA) and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities on the Malaysian site and acting as the primary QA/HSE contact for customers in the Asia region.

The role focuses on:

• Managing and developing the local QA & HSE team
• Optimizing processes and driving continuous improvement in both Quality and HSE
• Managing customer and supplier non-conformities and ensuring timely resolution
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external QA & HSE requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management
  • Lead, coach and develop the QA & HSE team on the Malaysian site
  • Define objectives, priorities and KPIs for the team, and ensure regular follow‑up
  • Promote a culture of quality, safety, prevention and continuous improvement across the site
• Quality Management
  • Ensure the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System (e.g., ISO standards, customer requirements)
  • Define, review and optimize quality‑related procedures, work instructions and control plans
  • Monitor quality performance indicators (scrap, rework, customer claims, audit results, etc.) and drive action plans
  • Prepare and facilitate internal and external quality audits (customers, certification bodies, corporate)
• HSE Management
  • Ensure compliance with local HSE regulations and corporate HSE standards on the Malaysian site
  • Identify, assess and control HSE risks; ensure the implementation of preventative and corrective measures
  • Develop and follow up HSE programs (training, awareness, incident reporting, near‑miss management, emergency response, PPE, etc.)
  • Monitor HSE performance indicators (incidents, frequency and severity rates, unsafe conditions, etc.) and drive improvement plans
• Non‑Conformities & Problem Solving
  • Manage customer and supplier non‑conformities from detection to closure (quality and, where applicable, HSE‑related issues)
  • Coordinate root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Why, Ishikawa, 8D) and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions
  • Ensure fast and transparent communication to customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding non‑conformities
  • Challenge teams to implement sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence
• Customer & Supplier Interface (Asia)
  • Act as primary QA & HSE contact for customers in the Asia region
  • Support customer requests, audits, visits and quality/HSE reviews
  • Communicate clearly and regularly with customers on performance, action plans and progress
  • Build strong relationships with key suppliers and support supplier qualification and development from a QA & HSE perspective
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement (QA & HSE)
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, improve product quality and enhance health, safety and environmental performance
  • Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects covering both Quality and HSE topics
  • Standardize best practices and deploy them across the site
• Reporting & Contribution to Strategy
  • Prepare and present QA & HSE reports and dashboards for site and regional management
  • Contribute to the definition and deployment of the QA & HSE strategy in Asia

Profile & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, HSE or related field
• At least 5+ years of experience in a similar QA and/or HSE management role in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Relevant experience in the oil & gas sector is required, ideally:
  • Either with major OEMs / equipment manufacturers for oil & gas production and subsea or surface systems
  • Or with component manufacturers supplying critical parts for these systems (e.g. valves, internal components, precision‑machined parts)
• Proven experience in team management and cross‑functional coordination
• Solid experience in dealing with customers, including understanding business practices, contractual expectations and commercial implications of quality and HSE issues
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methods (8D, FMEA, SPC, control plans, root cause analysis)
• Good understanding of HSE regulations and standards; experience implementing HSE programs on site
• Experience dealing with customer and supplier non‑conformities and driving corrective actions
• Continuous improvement mindset across both Quality and HSE; experience with Lean/Kaizen/Six Sigma is a plus
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Business‑oriented mindset, able to balance customer satisfaction, cost, risk and operational constraints
• Ability to work in an international environment and to travel internationally (very occasional)

Key Competencies

• Leadership & people development
• Quality and HSE mindset
• Continuous improvement (QA & HSE)
• Customer orientation & relationship management
• Business mindset and understanding of commercial impacts
• Problem‑solving & decision‑making
• Result and deadline orientation
• Change management
• Strong sense of responsibility for Quality and Safety
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills