Quality Engineer [chemical]

Randstad; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to oversee product integrity, maintain QMS standards, and lead continuous improvement across processing lines in Melaka.

You will establish QC procedures, perform inspections and testing, and drive root-cause analyses (8D/5-Why) with CAPA plans. Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and external suppliers to meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
• 2–4 years of quality engineering experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 and SPC tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, and quality plans to ensure materials and products meet specifications.
• Conduct inspections, laboratory testing, and evaluations to identify defects and deviations.
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why) and implement CAPA plans.
• Track and report quality metrics using SPC to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and suppliers to enforce standards and resolve defects.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff to ensure adherence to quality protocols.

Skills

Quality control procedures

Statistical process controls

Root cause analysis

CAPA

QMS compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

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Want to make an immediate impact in process-driven manufacturing? A leading chemical manufacturer in Melaka is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to oversee product integrity, maintain QMS standards, and lead continuous improvement across their processing lines!

the job

• Establish and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, and quality plans to ensure all raw materials, semi-finished goods, and final chemical products strictly meet specifications.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections, laboratory testing, and technical evaluations to identify product defects, process deviations, and batch inconsistencies.
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why) for non-conformances and customer complaints, executing robust corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Track, analyze, and report on quality performance metrics and trends using statistical process controls to drive continuous process and product improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to enforce quality standards, resolve supplier defects, and align on outsourced requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, safety-aligned operational support, and mentoring to production staff and junior engineers to foster adherence to quality protocols.

Job Details

Want to make an immediate impact in process-driven manufacturing? A leading chemical manufacturer in Melaka is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to oversee product integrity, maintain QMS standards, and lead continuous improvement across their processing lines!

the job

• Establish and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, and quality plans to ensure all raw materials, semi-finished goods, and final chemical products strictly meet specifications.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections, laboratory testing, and technical evaluations to identify product defects, process deviations, and batch inconsistencies.
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why) for non-conformances and customer complaints, executing robust corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Track, analyze, and report on quality performance metrics and trends using statistical process controls to drive continuous process and product improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to enforce quality standards, resolve supplier defects, and align on outsourced requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, safety-aligned operational support, and mentoring to production staff and junior engineers to foster adherence to quality protocols.

the experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of quality engineering experience in a chemical or raw material manufacturing environment.
• Solid working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, root-cause analysis (8D/CAPA), and SPC tools.

Skills

no additional skills required

Qualification

no additional qualifications required

Education

Bachelor Degree