Quality Planner

AIXTRON SE; George Town; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. seeks a Quality Planner to identify material requirements, translate them into sample specs, and ensure supplier parts meet quality standards. You will collaborate with R&D and suppliers to ensure clear requirement communication and assess initial samples at supplier facilities.

Responsibilities include defining inspection criteria, nonconformity handling, process audits, and supporting supplier development while maintaining KPI systems for analytical insights.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of quality management methods (8D, SPC, QFD, Ishikawa, Pareto).
• Solid SAP skills in working with logistics and QM modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop QM inspection plans, instructions, and procedures.
• Define quality requirements for supplier parts and test equipment.
• Develop First Sample Reports and define inspection and acceptance criteria.
• Identify nonconformities in parts procurement.
• Assist with process approvals and audits at suppliers.
• Conduct product approvals and sampling at suppliers.
• Collaborate on quality assurance agreements.
• Plan initial sampling of supplier parts with development and purchasing.
• Support supplier development programs and preventive measures.
• Analyze sources of defects and nonconformance incidents.
• Assist purchasing in supplier evaluation.
• Participate in improvement projects and FMEA analyses.
• Define and create standards with development.
• Maintain KPI systems and create custom metrics.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality mindset

Analytical thinking

Team-oriented

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Equivalent qualification/experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for

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About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & testing of our high-end systems and will contribute to engineering for the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in 2027 with a rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities —built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people's wellbeing.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around 1,000 employees from ~60 nationalities across Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

About The Role

In the role of Quality Planner, you are responsible for identifying material requirements and transforming them into sample specifications. This requires active collaboration with other departments within the company, particularly the R&D department and subsequent communication with suppliers to ensure a clear understanding of the requirements. You are also responsible for the product acceptance of initial samples, which is preferably conducted at the suppliers’ facilities.

Responsibilities

• Developing QM inspection plans, QM inspection instructions, and QM inspection procedures
• Defining quality requirements for supplier parts and, if necessary, for test equipment
• Developing First Sample Reports and defining inspection and acceptance criteria as well as submission levels (Defining the scope of sampling)
• Identifying and documenting nonconformities in parts procurement
• Assisting with process approvals and process audits at suppliers and service providers
• Conducting product approvals and sampling at suppliers and service providers
• Collaborating on the preparation and evaluation of quality assurance agreements
• Planning the content and schedule for the initial sampling of supplier parts in collaboration with the development department and purchasing
• Supporting supplier development programs and the implementation of preventive measures and methods
• Analyzing common sources of defects and product-related nonconformance incidents
• Supporting the purchasing department in supplier selection and evaluation
• Supporting and participating in improvement initiatives, projects, and FMEA analyses
• Assisting in the definition and creation of standards in collaboration with the development department
• Maintaining the key performance indicator systems specified by AIXTRON SE and creating custom metrics for analytical purposes

Qualifications & Skills

• Extensive experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification/experience
• Microsoft Office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems, automation an advantage
• Knowledge of working with and processing quartz and graphite is desirable
• Several years of practical professional experience in the field of quality assuranceGood knowledge of quality management methods (8D, SPC, QFD, Ishikawa, Pareto, etc.)
• Solid SAP skills in working with the logistics and QM modules
• Team-oriented mindset and a willingness to take on responsibility
• Analytical thinking, good teaching skills, and assertiveness
• Organizational skills and a friendly demeanor when interacting with customers, employees, and suppliers

Working Conditions

• Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
• Majority of work at the Batu Kawan site.
• Occasional travel to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites.