Quality Engineer, Senior

Zebra Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia seeks a Lean Six Sigma advocate to enhance global quality and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will support quality execution by leveraging Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 methodologies. Responsibilities include driving quality initiatives across Tier 1 suppliers and conducting data analysis using Python and Power BI. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, along with a Bachelor's degree and certifications in quality disciplines.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in quality disciplines.
• Experience with Six Sigma or similar certifications.
• Strong analytical abilities and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support quality operational excellence and digitization.
• Drive proactive quality approach across suppliers.
• Design business and operational processes for quality execution.
• Conduct data analysis and create visualizations.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

Power BI

Microsoft Office

JIRA

SharePoint

Job description

Lean six sigma advocate to support global quality operational excellence and digitization, driving increased efficiency and improved quality. Drive proactive quality approach across Tier 1 suppliers focusing on product and process variation reduction and zero quality performance using Lean Six Sigma, Industry 4.0 and Operational Excellence tier 1 extended team working model as a framework.

Responsibilities

• Industry certifications, advanced problem‑solving skills and Six Sigma Black Belt recognition a plus.
• Familiarity with Python, Power BI, Microsoft business tools as well as JIRA and Agile database or SharePoint systems interface.
• Good knowledge of IoT, LSS and Industry 4.0, GenAI, automation and manufacturing technologies to drive tier 1 supplier world‑class quality performance.
• Designs business and operational processes to support quality execution against key performance metrics; responsible for regular monitoring/reviewing business and operational processes to evaluate for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Acts as advisor to less senior technicians and/or engineers/suppliers in vetting operational excellence.
• Completes audit or LSS training, as required.
• Collects data and uses data collected by others. Understands key quality metrics and current performance levels. Uses technology to visually present data and analyses in meaningful ways. Leverages tools to simplify complex data or information to improve comprehension. Takes the initiative to create new adhoc reports to meaningfully represent business outcomes and drive decisions; may or may not recommend new standard reports based on data trends. Routinely summarizes and may formally present information on defect data, process improvement data and analyses and recommendations to management, which may include Senior Managers or Directors, within or outside their functional area.
• Participates in training technicians and/or engineers within functional area by developing and deploying curricula and/or mentoring. Acts as advisor to less senior technicians and/or engineers in reviewing draft presentations.
• Represents the unit on project teams; may perform in project leadership role on projects of significant scope and impact. Represents the organizations as the principal customer contact.
• Assists in building accurate schedules.
• MAY be requested to provide input on budget items.
• Resolves problems of significant scope that require development and selection of procedures and processes.
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Interacts with management and external stakeholders on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.
• Demonstrates advanced understanding of LSS, IoT, Industry 4.0 to drive proactive quality approach across Tier 1 suppliers focusing on product and process variation reduction and zero quality performance.
• Conducts data analysis and creates visualizations by using programming tools—Python or Power BI.
• Uses experience and knowledge to collect, analyze, digitize multiple data sources from JIRA, Agile and SharePoint into Power BI for reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience at least.
• Specific education and training in quality disciplines required.
• Problem‑solving and analytical ability.
• Full knowledge of job‑related policies and procedures as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Six Sigma training or similar certification/training strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.