QMS SPECIALIST

TE CONNECTIVITY OPERATIONS SDN. BHD.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a QMS Specialist to conduct advanced quality management across analytics and quality systems. You will audit, improve processes, and guide auditors while aligning with ISO 9001 standards.

The role involves travel to TE sites, including Penang, China, and the Philippines, to ensure system effectiveness and compliance. Qualification includes a technical bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of global QA experience, with strong Mandarin for collaboration with suppliers and sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with technical focus.
• 5+ years QA experience in a global context.
• Knowledge of quality system requirements (ISO 9001).

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits and assess compliance with standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and guide junior auditors.
• Develop and maintain audit plans, checklists, and procedures.
• Explain ISO 9001 concepts and maintain certification.
• Contribute to QMS procedures and drive process improvements.
• Adjust SOPs in response to organizational changes and industry standards.
• Support data gathering, reporting, and interpretation of findings.
• Coordinate site travel for QMS activities across regions.

Skills

Quality audits

Continuous improvement

ISO 9001 knowledge

QMS guidance

Data analysis

Reports & documentation

Project management

Mandarin proficiency

Internal Auditor

Lead Auditor

Regional experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with technical focus

Tools

ISO 9001 procedures

Job description

TE Connectivity’s QMS Specialistis responsible for conducting advanced quality management activities across analytics and quality systems, independently performing complex analyses and audits. Plays an active role in continuous improvement initiatives while providing technical guidance and contributing to the development and maintenance of quality methodologies, standards, and tools. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Global Quality Management System for the DDN business unit.

Job Requirements

• Conducts quality audits and assesses compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives and provides technical guidance to less experienced QMS auditors.
• Supports the development and helps maintain the audit plan, audit checklists, procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure audit consistency and system effectiveness.
• Distinguishes among the different releases of ISO 9001. Help define characteristics of a quality management system which fulfills ISO 9001 requirements. Analyzes and communicates considerations and issues for maintaining ISO 9001 certification. Follows ISO recordkeeping requirements for quality management.
• Contributes to the development of specific QMS procedures. Determines the need to refer potential exceptions upward for review and approval.
• Participates in the implementation of QMS procedures. Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.
• Adjust SOPs according to changes in organizational and industry procedures. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and policies.
• Assists in establishing a standard operating procedure based on workflow and environment review.
• Detects and summarizes patterns in data and findings by producing simple reports. Interprets and explains results of a data-gathering initiative.
• Participates in projects to gather data for analysis.
• Understands overall business objectives to effectively mitigate risks associated with quality.
• Adheres to the process, requirements, and documentation associated with ISO 9001 and the QMS. Contributes to the development of business case analysis for a new QMS functionality in the system. Monitors key interfaces and criticalities related to QMS.
• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience. Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward. Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
• Maintains focus on the topic at hand. Recognizes the importance of emotional intelligence and cultural competence in effective communication.

Support QMS activities across TE sites through site visits and regional travel, including locations within Penang, China, the Philippines, Thailand, and other TE internal sites as required.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s Degree with technical focus
• 5+ years minimum quality assurance experience working in a global capacity
• Knowledge and application of quality system requirements (ISO 9001)
• Self-motivated, efficient, ability to work with little or no supervision, and committed to a team approach
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and project management skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.

Proficiency in Mandarin is required to support effective communication and collaboration with internal suppliers and customers sites in China

• A certified as anInternal Auditor or Lead Auditor will be an added advantage
• Regional experience preferred.

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Unlock job insights

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.

Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.