Quality & Process Improvement Engineer

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Quality/Process Engineer to drive robust quality systems and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

You will apply LEAN, Six Sigma, and quality tools (DOE, PFMEA, SPC) to analyze data, drive root-cause investigations, and develop work instructions and SOPs. Candidate should communicate effectively with suppliers and internal customers, manage multiple projects, and contribute to cost reduction and product reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Operations Management.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 9100, or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Familiar with LEAN & 5S manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Experience with ISO/TS or automotive quality systems is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Initiate projects on quality systems and yield improvement.
• Develop and implement systems for sustained quality results.
• Use advanced measurement tools and analyze results.
• Create and review qualification plans for product transfers.
• Provide training on measurement equipment and processes.
• Guide Manufacturing Quality Support staff in the area.
• Monitor and report KPI data via meetings and reports.
• Analyze data to understand problems and develop solutions.
• Investigate quality problems using root-cause methods and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain WIs, SOPs, training docs, workmanship standards.
• Use quality tools like DOE, PFMEA, SPC to prevent recurrence.
• Identify and coordinate containment of nonconforming materials.
• Audit processes for compliance and address non-conforming results.

Skills

Quality Systems

LEAN & 5S

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Tools

DOE

PFMEA

SPC

Failure Analysis

Job description

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Quality/Process Engineer to drive robust quality systems and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

You will apply LEAN, Six Sigma, and quality tools (DOE, PFMEA, SPC) to analyze data, drive root-cause investigations, and develop work instructions and SOPs. Candidate should communicate effectively with suppliers and internal customers, manage multiple projects, and contribute to cost reduction and product reliability.