Quality Assistant Engineer

Kitron Electronics Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronic manufacturing services company seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer in Johor, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage in supplier quality assurance, and participate in audits. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience in quality roles. Proficiency in quality management systems and methodologies is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in quality roles, preferably within EMS.
• Basic understanding of QMS and EHS regulations.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining quality assurance documentation.
• Collect, analyze and report quality data for continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external quality audits.

Skills

Quality management systems

ISO9001

ISO14001

8D problem-solving

5 Whys

FMEA

RCA

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical) or related field

Job description

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Kitron Group
Kitron is a leading ScandinavianElectronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. Our strategy is to have a strong local presence in all regions. Kitron has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China, Malaysia, and the United States. In each of these regions, we tailor our offering to best suit the local needs.

With about 2800 highly skilled employees, we manufacture and deliver anything from fully assembledelectronic circuit boards to complete end productsfor customers globally. We offer afull range of services within the entire value chainof electronics production, including development and design, industrialisation and manufacturing, as well as product upgrades and service/repairs.

Quality System & Documentation

Assist in developing, maintaining, and controlling quality assurance (QA) documentation to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and future ISO standards to be implemented.

Draft procedures, work instructions, and quality reports in alignment with company and regulatory requirements.

Collect, analyze and report quality data to support continuous improvement and reporting needs.

Ensure documentation is up to date, complete, and audit ready.

Assist in promoting EHS compliance in alignment with internal policies and ISO14001.

Support routine EHS inspections and track related performance indicators.

Maintain EHS documentation and incident reporting logs.

Assist in EHS training initiatives and corrective actions.

Encourage a safe working environment by supporting training initiatives and corrective actions related to EHS concerns.

Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Support

Assist in the management of supplier quality through evaluations, audits, and follow-up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Collaborate with suppliers to support compliance with company and customer quality standards.

Participate in supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring.

Maintain supplier quality metrics and contribute to improvement initiatives.

Support cross-functional teams in resolving supplier-related quality issues and improving overall supply chain quality.

Audit Activities:

Support internal quality audits and assist in scheduling, documentation review, and reporting findings.

Participate in external audits by customers and certification bodies.

Coordinate collection and organization of audit evidence and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to address and resolve quality-related issues.

Participate in problem-solving activities (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, RCA) to support corrective action implementation.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by assisting in supplier quality inputs and documentation.

Ensure alignment with company policies and EHS standards during cross-functional projects.

Any other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical) or related field.

1–3 years of relevant experience in quality roles, preferably within an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry.

Basic understanding with quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO9001 & ISO14001 and awareness of EHS regulations and practices.

Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies, such as 8D problem-solving, 5 Whys, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis (RCA).

Knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards and audit procedures is an added advantage.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.

Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Able to travel when required (e.g., for supplier audits or support).

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