Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Parker Hannifin; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer based in Selangor, Malaysia. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards through leading audits and inspections. Candidates should hold a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Quality Management, with at least 3 years of relevant experience, and be certified as an ISO internal auditor. The position demands strong analytical skills, knowledge of regulatory standards, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality assurance in MRO environment or aviation.
• Certified ISO9001/AS9100 internal auditor.
• Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in compliance monitoring.
• Develop and update quality procedures and inspection checklists.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure mitigation actions are implemented.
• Manage Corrective Action Request (CAR) system.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality management systems

Regulatory compliance

Inspection procedures

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement initiatives

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

ISO9001/AS9100 auditing

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Job description

The Quality Assurance Engineer ensures compliance with Part 145, SMS, regulatory requirements, and quality standards through leading audits, inspections, and documentation. The role drives quality initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective actions while working with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and product integrity. The engineer also supports continuous improvement efforts and promotes quality awareness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance Monitoring: Assist Quality Assurance Manager to ensure organization’s compliance to regulatory, safety, quality and applicable standards requirements. Conduct and report on product, internal, supplier and line audits.
2. Quality Control: Develop and update quality procedures, inspection checklists, and other protocols specific to MRO operations.
3. Test and Inspection: Establish and maintain inspection instruction, equipment, measuring devices and application system for in-process and final inspection. Monitor process first time yield and collaborate with Engineering and Operations team for continuous improvement. Assess inspection personnel as necessary prior to authorization. Drive quality initiatives aimed at reducing customer returns, complaints, and internal escape rates through High Performance Team (HPT) projects.
4. Measurement & Risk: Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and work on improving standard deviations. Lead risk assessments using Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and ensure mitigation measures are implemented. Conduct First Article Inspections for new or modified products, processes, equipment, and materials.
5. Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA): Lead RCCA activities for Corrective Action Requests (CAR) through quality clinics and application of fundamental quality tools. Verify customer returns for validity and collaborate closely with Engineering to identify root causes and develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Manage the Corrective Action Request (CAR) system to ensure timely response and closure. Verify the effectiveness of CAPA implementation and take necessary actions for improvement.
6. Engagement: Review quality concerns and suggestion submission and collaborate with other functions for on-time closure and timely resolutions. Communicate quality and product safety priorities, initiatives, and concerns through Quality Stand Down sessions, training programs, and One Point Lectures (OPL).
7. Others: (no specific duties listed)

Qualification

1. Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline, with at least 3 years of experience in quality assurance, preferably within MRO environment, aviation industry or manufacturing.
2. Certified or trained ISO9001/AS9100 internal auditor.
3. Able to interpret Part-145, SMS, and applicable standard requirements and formulate quality system manuals, procedures and work instructions.
4. Understands Measurement System Analysis (MSA) particularly calibration, GR&R and Attribute Agreement Analysis.
5. Well-versed with quality tools, risk assessment methods and First Article Inspection.
6. Knowledge of regulatory, safety, and quality standards such as AS9100, FAA, or equivalent.
7. Skilled in developing and updating quality procedures, inspection protocols, and checklists.
8. Strong capability in root cause analysis and managing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
9. Familiarity with quality management systems and documentation control.
10. Ability to lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and High-Performance Teams (HPT).
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and educate employees on quality and safety.
12. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Location

Parker Hannifin Malaysia Sdn Bhd also known as Parker Aerospace KL. Incorporated in 1999 and began operation in 2001. Parker Aerospace KL is a 100% Maintenance Repair an Overhaul (MRO) facility. Specializing in aerospace fuel nozzle inspection, repair and overhaul.