Quality NPI Engineer (Kulim)

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Quality NPI Engineer to lead NPI quality activities, manage PFMEA and control plans, oversee reliability programs, and drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve zero quality escapes. The role requires a degree in Engineering or Science and at least 5 years in NPI quality within electronics/PCB/semiconductor sectors.

The candidate will mentor Quality Engineers, coordinate with Production, NPI, and Technology Development teams, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Background in NPI Quality, Process Engineering, Quality Control in Electronics/PCB/semiconductor industries.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, ISO 9001, VDA audits.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPI quality and yield performance.
• Identify and manage potential quality risks in the NPI lifecycle.
• Establish and optimise product parameter control limits in manufacturing systems.
• Lead PFMEA and Process Control Plan development and customer submissions.
• Support internal and external quality audits and act as the primary quality representative for NPI activities.
• Oversee product reliability testing and sample submissions to meet customer requirements.
• Supervise and mentor Quality Engineers and Technicians; coordinate daily quality operations.
• Collaborate with Production, NPI, Technology Development and other teams to drive quality decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

JMP

Minitab

ISO 9001

VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5

Job description

The Quality NPI Engineer is responsible for ensuring new products achieve customer quality expectations through effective quality planning, risk management, and yield improvement initiatives. This role leads NPI quality activities, manages PFMEA and Control Plans, oversees reliability programs, and drives cross-functional collaboration to achieve zero quality escapes.

Our client is a multinational advanced manufacturing organisation serving global customers within high-technology industries. The company specialises in highly engineered products and offers a collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Based on the requirements, the organisation operates within the Electronics, PCB, and Semiconductor manufacturing sector.

Description

• Drive and maintain strong NPI product quality and yield performance.
• Identify, escalate, and manage potential quality risks throughout the NPI lifecycle.
• Establish, review, and optimise product parameter control limits within manufacturing systems.
• Lead PFMEA and Process Control Plan development and customer submissions.
• Support internal and external quality audits and act as the primary quality representative for NPI activities.
• Plan and oversee product reliability testing and sample submissions to meet customer requirements.
• Supervise and mentor Quality Engineers and Technicians while coordinating daily quality operations.
• Collaborate closely with Production, NPI, Technology Development, and other functional teams to drive quality-focused decision making.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Background in NPI Quality, Process Engineering, Quality Control, Electronics, PCB, or Semiconductor industries.
• Strong knowledge of: PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5 Audits, JMP or Minitab Statistical Tools
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong quality mindset with the ability to influence and collaborate across multifunctional teams.

Job Offer

• Exposure to advanced NPI projects supporting global customers.
• Cross-functional stakeholder engagement and strategic influence.
• Team leadership and people development responsibilities.
• Opportunity to drive quality excellence, process optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Career progression within a global manufacturing organisation.