Quality Supervisor

Kitron; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitron in Malaysia seeks an experienced QA professional to lead the QA team and oversee IQA/IPQA/OBA inspection activities. You will plan manpower, coach staff, and ensure inspections adhere to procedures while maintaining records.

Regular audits, training, and AOI program coordination are key parts of the role. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills, with at least 2 years in electronics QA and familiarity with IPC standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance within electronics manufacturing.
• Good understanding of IQA, IPQA, OBA inspection processes and non-conformance control.
• Familiar with AOI program creation and modification.

Responsibilities

• Manage IQA, IPQA, OBA inspection activities and non-conformance handling.
• Plan and allocate QA manpower based on incoming material status and production output requirements.
• Guide and coach QA personnel on inspection methods and quality standards.
• Ensure all inspections are performed in accordance with established procedures and work instructions, with accurate completion of inspection records.
• Conduct daily shift briefing meetings for QA teams.
• Perform regular production process audits covering Man, Machine, Material, Method, Environment, and Product characteristics.
• Identify non-conformities, document audit findings, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Organize practical training and competency assessments for new QA employees.
• Review QA reports daily and investigate abnormalities; review SFC system reports for data accuracy; archive FAI records weekly.
• Measure and verify illumination levels at inspection workstations; ensure lighting standards.
• Perform periodic soldering iron inspections and maintain inspection equipment.
• Coordinate QA personnel to support AOI program creation during shifts.

Skills

QA management

IQA

IPQA

OBA inspection

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Coordination

5S

Audits

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microscopes

Magnifiers

Vernier calipers

2.5D measuring instruments

Job description

About Kitron

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. The company has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China,Malaysia and the United States. With 2500 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end - products for customers globally. Related technical services like prototyping, industrialisation, material analysing and test development are also key competencies offered by Kitron.

Our values

Location: Senai

1. QA Team Management

• Manage and oversee IQA, IPQA, OBA inspection activities and non-conformance handling processes.

• Plan and allocate QA/IQA manpower based on incoming material status and production output requirements.

• Guide and coach QA personnel on inspection methods and quality standards.

• Ensure all inspections are performed in accordance with established procedures and work instructions, with accurate completion of inspection records.

• Conduct monthly and annual performance evaluations for QA/IQA personnel.

• Supervise workplace discipline and ensure compliance with company policies.

• Monitor employees' working hours, breaks, and maintain 5S standards within the QA area.

• Report shift handover issues and quality abnormalities to the responsible engineers, follow up on corrective actions, and communicate updates to all QA personnel, including the night shift leader.

• Conduct daily shift briefing meetings for QA teams at the beginning of each shift.

2. Process Audit

• Perform regular production process audits covering Man, Machine, Material, Method, Environment, and Product characteristics.

• Identify non-conformities, document audit findings, and coordinate with responsible departments to implement corrective actions.

3. New Employee Training

• Organize practical training and competency assessments for new QA employees according to the approved Job Description.

• Conduct practical training and competency evaluations for employees promoted to higher-level QA positions.

• Maintain and update all training records and documentation.

4. Report Review & Documentation

• Review QA reports daily before the end of each shift and investigate any abnormalities.

• Review SFC system reports every morning to ensure data accuracy.

• Collect, organize, scan, and archive all First Article Inspection (FAI) records on a weekly basis.

5. Production Area Lighting Measurement

• Measure and record illumination levels at inspection workstations according to the lighting inspection procedure.

• Ensure inspection areas meet the required lighting standards.

6. Soldering Iron Verification

• Perform periodic soldering iron inspections and measurements in accordance with established procedures.

• Follow up promptly on corrective actions for any soldering irons that do not meet specifications.

7. Microscope & Magnifier Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks for QA microscopes and magnifiers in accordance with maintenance procedures.

• Ensure all inspection equipment remains in good working condition.

8. AOI Program Arrangement

• Coordinate QA personnel to support HMD AOI program creation during the assigned shift.

• Prioritize AOI programming activities based on engineering requirements and production priorities.

9. Other Duties

• Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior.

Requirements

• High School Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the electronics manufacturing industry.

• Good understanding of IQA, IPQA, OBA inspection processes and non-conformance control.

• Experienced in using inspection and measurement equipment such as microscopes, magnifiers, vernier calipers, and 2.5D measuring instruments.

• Good knowledge of IPC standards and ability to apply them in practical inspection activities.

• Familiar with AOI program creation and modification.

• Strong observation and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify improvement opportunities.

• Good coaching and mentoring skills to develop QA team members.

• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination abilities.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, responsible, and able to work effectively under pressure.