Quality Assurance Engineer

Air Liquide; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas provider in Penang seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure product quality at their Bukit Minyak Filling Site. Responsibilities include operating analytical equipment, managing quality control documentation, and performing product quality checks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field, along with laboratory experience in gas analytical equipment. We offer competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Base salary

Annual bonus

Allowances

Life insurance/Healthcare

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Flexi/Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of professional laboratory experience focusing on gas analytical equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to manage personal efficiency and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate analytical equipment to certify product quality.
• Manage QA documentation and compliance with standards.
• Conduct external sample product testing and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field

Tools

Gas Chromatography (TCD, FID, DID)

Gas Analytical Equipment

Job description

Air Liquide Malaysia

Air Liquide began operations in Malaysia in 1927 and is one of the pioneers of the gas industry in Malaysia. Operating in 11 locations in Malaysia, comprising both sales offices and production facilities, Air Liquide supports our customers through providing innovative solutions at every step of their production, including industrial and specialty gases, energy solutions, application technologies and services. With a strong workforce of 400 employees and business growth through our recent acquisition with nationwide presence, this will provide an exciting experience and journey with the opportunity that is unique yet challenging to gauge the integration and synergy processes that will change the entire competition landscape in Malaysia.

Point of Hire / Work Location

Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, Bukit Mertajam, Penang

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be based at the our Bukit Minyak Filling Site. You will set up and operate analytical equipment (e.g., Gas Chromatograph) to certify product quality. You will ensure strict compliance with ISO9001 and customer specifications. Responsibilities include managing QA documentation, maintaining safety/technical standards, and traveling to Penang/Kulim customer sites to support gas product quality checks and investigations.

• Execute on-site product and process quality control to ensure incoming and outgoing products strictly adhere to company standards and specifications.
• Assist in setting up and managing Product Testing Procedures and quality standards for production, ensuring ISO 9001 and other relevant standards are met.
• Maintain, internally service, and calibrate all quality control devices (e.g., gas analyzers, testing kits) to guarantee accuracy and reliability.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance services for all QA-related equipment, coordinating external service providers when required.
• Conduct external sample product testing and analysis as required by customer specifications.
• Ensure daily operations strictly adhere to the Quality Management System (QMS), Halal system (where applicable), and relevant statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Analyze non-conformances, propose and execute effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with stakeholders.
• Serve as the Document Controller Officer, responsible for managing the control of all documented information as per ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Evaluate analytical results, provide final product quality assurance, and grant product release for finished goods that comply with specifications.
• Perform the authority to stop product release and collaborate with the production team to re-evaluate and resolve non-conformities found in the product or process.

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Science, or a related technical field.
• At least having 1-5 years of professional laboratory experience focused on operating, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining Gas Analytical Equipment, specifically Gas Chromatography (TCD, FID, DID).
• Strong analytical skills for processing quantitative and qualitative data, complemented by effective problem-solving abilities to evaluate options and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and understanding of quality assurance principles and acceptance criteria.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills essential for gaining consensus, driving commitment, and working with cross-functional teams.
• Must be willing to travel outstation across Malaysia occasionally for internal training; within Penang - Kulim for customer on-site visit and investigation; ability to manage personal efficiency and competing priorities.

Why Join Us?

Air Liquide strives to offer its employees a total rewards package that contributes to a positive work environment and supports the well-being of all our employees and team members. We are driven by our Environmental Social Governance objectives and regularly review our benefits to ensure that we’re offering you a competitive package. At Air Liquide, we listen to our employees’ expectations. We create an engaging environment, diverse and inclusive, that allows employees to grow and to thrive.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive remuneration and benefits package including:

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Allowances
• Life insurance/Healthcare
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Flexi/Wellness benefits

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

We thank you for your interest in Air Liquide. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in a detailed resume, including reasons for leaving for past employment. Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.