Quality Assurance Engineer

Aurightec; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurightec in Malaysia seeks a Quality Engineer to lead product and supplier quality, ensuring processes meet customer demands and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement, delivering defect-free products.

The role covers development of quality documentation, audits, CAPA, and NPI support, with emphasis on ISO standards and IPC requirements. English proficiency required; Mandarin preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documents including Control Plans, Work Instructions, Inspection Procedures, PFMEA, and quality standards.
• Perform product, process, and supplier quality inspections and audits to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing processes, analyze quality performance, and implement process improvements to reduce defects.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA using quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC, and MSA.
• Support NPI activities, First Article Inspection (FAI), process validation, risk assessment, and production readiness activities.
• Manage supplier quality activities including supplier evaluation, qualification, audits, performance monitoring, and improvement actions.
• Establish incoming inspection criteria and ensure material quality, traceability, and supplier compliance.
• Investigate internal defects, customer complaints, and supplier issues to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and analyze quality reports, defect trends, KPI performance, and continuous improvement data.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, IPC standards, and customer requirements.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and operational excellence programs.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Quality Management

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for ensuring product quality, supplier quality, and manufacturing processes comply with customer requirements, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement to achieve product excellence and customer satisfaction.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documents including Control Plans, Work Instructions, Inspection Procedures, PFMEA, and quality standards.
• Perform product, process, and supplier quality inspections and audits to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing processes, analyze quality performance, and implement process improvements to reduce defects.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC, and MSA.
• Support NPI activities, First Article Inspection (FAI), process validation, risk assessment, and production readiness activities.
• Manage supplier quality activities including supplier evaluation, qualification, audits, performance monitoring, and improvement actions.
• Establish incoming inspection criteria and ensure material quality, traceability, and supplier compliance.
• Investigate internal defects, customer complaints, and supplier issues to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and analyze quality reports, defect trends, KPI performance, and continuous improvement data.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, IPC standards, and customer requirements.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and operational excellence programs.

Position Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering within EMS, PCBA, SMT, or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality tools, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with 8D, CAPA, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, IPC standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in English is required; Mandarin proficiency is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in supplier quality management and audit activities is an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP/MES systems, and quality reporting tools.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.