Quality Engineer (Supplier & Product Quality)

JAC Recruitment International; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technology Leader in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Quality Engineer for a dual SQE/PQE role, serving as a key liaison between suppliers, manufacturing and engineering teams.

The role involves leading supplier audits, CAPA closure, PFMEA/Control Plans, 8D/RCCA, data analysis, KPI maintenance, and driving SOP improvements while supporting NPI, product transfers, and change management. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SQE, PQE, Manufacturing Quality, or related quality discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, precision manufacturing, electronics, or complex electromechanical products preferred.
• Proven experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Experience supporting NPI, product transfers, supplier qualification, and quality improvement programs.
• Proficiency in 8D, CAPA, RCCA, FMEA, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis.
• Experience with SPC, MSA, Control Plans, and process capability studies.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, inspection methods, metrology, and manufacturing processes.
• ERP systems (SAP preferred); Minitab, Power BI, or equivalent.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CSQP, CMQ/OE, CQA) and/or Six Sigma GB/BB preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier audits, CAPA closure, and corrective action programs.
• Drive supplier qualification, performance monitoring (KPIs, scorecards), and continuous improvement.
• Develop PFD, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC with suppliers.
• Support NPI readiness, product transfers, and change management.
• Manage incoming quality controls and containment strategies.
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, RCCA, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, CAPA).
• Analyze manufacturing, warranty, and field reliability data.
• Maintain quality KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Drive improvements to SOPs, work instructions, and control plans.
• Support internal, supplier, and customer audits.
• Participate in NPI, engineering change, and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Product Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Improvement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Power BI

Metrology tools

Job description

A global technology leader developing advanced process equipment and solutions — enabling innovation across the semiconductor, compound semiconductor, data storage, and advanced scientific research industries — is hiring a Quality Engineer. This is a dual-function quality engineering role covering Supplier Quality (SQE) and Product Quality (PQE), serving as a key liaison between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams. The role reports to the Supplier Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)

  • Lead supplier audits, CAPA closure, and corrective action programs

  • Drive supplier qualification, performance monitoring (KPIs, scorecards), and continuous improvement

  • Develop PFD, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC with suppliers

  • Support NPI readiness, product transfers, and change management

  • Manage incoming quality controls and containment strategies

• Product Quality Engineering (PQE)

  • Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, RCCA, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, CAPA)

  • Analyze manufacturing, warranty, and field reliability data

  • Maintain quality KPIs, dashboards, and management reports

  • Drive improvements to SOPs, work instructions, and control plans

• Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

  • Support internal, supplier, and customer audits

  • Participate in NPI, engineering change, and manufacturing transfer activities

  • Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SQE, PQE, Manufacturing Quality, or related quality discipline.

• Experience in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, precision manufacturing, electronics, or complex electromechanical products preferred.

• Proven experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.

• Experience supporting NPI, product transfers, supplier qualification, and quality improvement programs.

• Proficiency in 8D, CAPA, RCCA, FMEA, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis.

• Experience with SPC, MSA, Control Plans, and process capability studies.

• Working knowledge of GD&T, inspection methods, metrology, and manufacturing processes.

• ERP systems (SAP preferred); Minitab, Power BI, or equivalent.

• ASQ certifications (CQE, CSQP, CMQ/OE, CQA) and/or Six Sigma GB/BB preferred.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.