Quality Supervisor

Kitron Group; Kulai; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitron Malaysia, Senai site, is seeking a QA Lead to oversee quality assurance activities across IQA, IPQA and OBA processes within electronics manufacturing. The role focuses on maintaining strict adherence to inspection standards and driving continuous improvements in product quality.

The successful candidate will lead QA teams, ensure accurate record-keeping, and coordinate corrective actions with engineering and production to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate or Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years QA experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IQA, IPQA and OBA inspection processes.
• Experience with inspection equipment: microscopes, magnifiers, calipers.
• Familiar with IPC standards and AOI programming.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IQA, IPQA, OBA inspection activities and non-conformance handling.
• Plan and allocate QA manpower based on incoming material status and production output.
• Guide QA personnel on inspection methods and quality standards.
• Review QA records daily and ensure data accuracy.
• Coordinate with engineers to implement corrective actions.
• Lead regular QA shift briefings and trainings.

Skills

QA Leadership

Inspection Expertise

IPC Standards Knowledge

AOI Programming

2.5D Measurement

Coaching & Mentoring

Documentation & Records

Soldering Inspection

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma or Diploma

Tools

Microscopes

Magnifiers

Vernier Calipers

2.5D Measuring Instruments

AOI Programming Tools

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.

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.

Location:

Senai

• 2. Process Audit
• 3. New Employee Training
• 4. Report Review & Documentation
• 5. Production Area Lighting Measurement
• 6. Soldering Iron Verification
• 7. Microscope & Magnifier Maintenance
• 8. AOI Program Arrangement
• 9. Other Duties

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Measure and record illumination levels at inspection workstations according to the lighting inspection procedure.
• Ensure inspection areas meet the required lighting standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate QA personnel to support HMD AOI program creation during the assigned shift.
• Prioritize AOI programming activities based on engineering requirements and production priorities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior.
• 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.