QA Manager / Senior QA Engineer

Eternity Recruitment; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to oversee quality inspections across production stages. The role requires a degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering and experience in automotive or precision manufacturing. Candidates must have strong knowledge of mechanical measurements and be familiar with quality tools and methods. Benefits include attendance allowance, yearly bonuses, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Attendance & Transport Allowance

Free Parking

Yearly Bonus & Annual Increments

Overseas Training

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within metal/automotive/precision manufacturing preferred.
• Fresh graduates with strong inspection knowledge may be considered for junior roles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality inspections.
• Lead investigations on product defects and non-conformities.
• Maintain and improve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Communicate quality concerns and reports to customers.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical measurements understanding

Inspection equipment experience

Quality tools knowledge

Familiarity with machining industries

Knowledge of Japanese manufacturing practices

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Degree or Diploma in QA/QC Engineering

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

CMM

Hardness tester

Surface roughness tester

Job description

Oversee incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality inspections

Verify product specifications using measuring tools (micrometer, caliper, CMM, comtrace, hardness tester)

Review SPC charts and perform sampling checks based on AQL or company standards

Ensure inspection documents and reports are properly maintains

Company Benefits

• Attendance & Transport Allowance
• Free Parking
• Yearly Bonus & Annual Increments
• Overseas Training

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Control & Inspection

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality inspections
• Verify product specifications using measuring tools (micrometer, caliper, CMM, comtrace, hardness tester)
• Review SPC charts and perform sampling checks based on AQL or company standards
• Ensure inspection documents and reports are properly maintains

2. Non-Conformance & Defect Management

• Lead investigations on product defects, non-conformities (NCR), and customer complaints
• Conduct root-cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, or FMEA
• Develop, implement, and follow up corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Work closely with Production and Engineering to resolve quality issues

3. Quality System & Documentation

• Maintain and improve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems
• Prepare quality reports, control plans, FMEA, SOPs, and inspection standard sheets
• Support internal audits and external customer audits

4. Customer & Supplier Quality Management

• Communicate quality concerns, reports, and technical data to customers
• Assist customers during visits, audits, or product sampling stages
• Monitor supplier performance and review incoming material quality

5. Continuous Improvement Activities

• Analyze quality trends and initiate improvements to reduce scrap, rework, and customer claims
• Support Kaizen, Lean, and 5S activities to enhance quality performance
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) by setting quality checkpoints and specifications

Skill Requirements

• Good understanding of mechanical measurements, tolerances, and GD&T
• Hands-on experience with inspection equipment: Micrometer, caliper, bore gauge, CMM (preferred), Hardness tester, Surface roughness tester
• Knowledge of quality tools: SPC, FMEA, Control Plan, 8D reports, 5 Why, Root cause analysis
• Familiarity with powdered metal, metal components, automotive parts, or machining industries is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with Japanese manufacturing practices (Kaizen, 5S, PDCA) is beneficial

Job Requirement

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, QA/QC Engineering, or related field
• Experience in quality assurance within metal/automotive/precision manufacturing is preferred
• Fresh graduates with strong inspection knowledge may be considered for junior roles
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 is an advantage