Quality Engineer - Malaysia

Cablex Pty Ltd; Nilai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cablex Pty Ltd invites a Quality Engineer to implement quality processes locally in Malaysia, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to secure right-first-time outcomes in a regulated aerospace/defence environment.

You will drive supplier assessments, audits, APQP, PFMEA and data-driven improvements on site, fostering compliance and continuous improvement across the operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent.
• Quality engineering experience in electronics/electrical/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and NCR/CAPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, assess and develop suppliers, including audits and on-boarding.
• Lead PPAP/FAI activities for new products and changes.
• Lead investigations using 8D, 5-Why and other root cause methods.
• Manage NCR, MRB, CAPA, containment and verification.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

NCR & CAPA processes

Root cause analysis

8D / 5-Why methods

FMEA / MSA / SPC

Engineering drawings interpretation

Supplier quality

Customer-facing problem solving

English communication

Lean Six Sigma basics

Education

Electrical/electronic/manufacturing/industrial/mechatronics/mechanical engineering degree

Tools

SyteLine ERP

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Shape quality capability in a growing Malaysian manufacturing operation and drive right-first-time outcomes in a highly regulated aerospace and defence environment.

Based in Malaysia, this is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation in the early stages of its development. As the first Quality Engineer appointed locally, you will lead the implementation and local adaptation of established quality processes across suppliers, internal operations and customers, while helping embed a culture of compliance, prevention and continuous improvement.

Supported by the established quality team at our Australian headquarters, you will work closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Program teams, customers and suppliers to drive and deliver quality outcomes on site in Malaysia. You will lead investigations, strengthen supplier and internal quality controls, support customer requirements and use data to improve product conformity, delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do

• Qualify, assess and develop suppliers, including audits, onboarding, approval maintenance and performance reviews.

• Define supplier quality requirements and lead part qualification, sample approvals, PPAP or FAI activities for new products and engineering changes.

• Lead investigations into supplier, internal and customer nonconformances using 8D, 5-Why and other structured root cause methods.

• Manage NCR, MRB, CAPA, containment, disposition and effectiveness verification while reducing scrap and rework.

• Act as a quality interface for customers, including quality reviews, returns, corrective actions and compliance documentation.

• Maintain and improve the quality management system, support internal and external audits, and develop procedures, work instructions and control plans.

• Facilitate APQP, PFMEA, control plan, MSA and SPC activities for new product introductions, transfers and process changes.

• Use quality data and Lean or Six Sigma methods to improve first-pass yield, reduce variation and strengthen right-first-time performance.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in electrical, electronic, manufacturing, industrial, mechatronics or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience in a related discipline.

• Quality engineering experience in an electronics, electrical, electro-mechanical or manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and NCR and CAPA processes.

• Practical experience with root cause analysis, 8D, FMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC and related quality tools.

• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials, specifications and test requirements.

• Experience in supplier quality and customer-facing quality problem solving.

• Strong analytical, risk-based decision-making and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Professional written and verbal English communication skills.

Desirable experience

• Experience in aerospace, defence, rail, electronics or another highly regulated industry.

• Experience with wire harness, cable or other electrical and electro-mechanical assembly processes.

• Knowledge of AS9100, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610 and manufacturing traceability requirements.

• Experience with ERP, MRP or QMS systems, including SyteLine or a similar platform.

• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Minitab or similar data analysis and reporting tools.

• IPC/WHMA-A-620, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, ISO 9001 or AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.

About you

You are organised, methodical and detail-focused, with a practical approach to quality and the confidence to work across suppliers, customers and shop-floor teams. You can lead structured problem solving, influence stakeholders and turn quality data into sustainable improvements in product, process and delivery performance.