Quality System Engineer (Lab Analysis)

Kobelco Precision Technology; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitalization & Surgical Insurance

Group Personal Accident & Group Term

Annual Health Screening

Five Day Week - Flexi Hours

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Kobelco Precision Technology in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Quality System Engineer specializing in Lab Analysis (IC/LPC). With 1–3 years in manufacturing QA, you will own the lab processes, calibrations, and data integrity, ensuring compliance with ISO standards.

You will lead MSA execution, collect data, generate reports, and support FMEA documentation, while guiding junior technicians and coordinating with vendors. Proficiency in Minitab, Excel, and QC tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; 1–3 years QA in manufacturing.
• Experience with MSA and lab analysis is required; familiarity with QC tools.

Responsibilities

• Lab ownership: calibrate and maintain testing labs; ensure safe, optimal operation.
• Data analysis: compile testing data and generate technical reports for stakeholders.
• MSA/ risk: support FMEA documentation and link measurement risks to controls.
• Continuous improvement: benchmark methods to stay competitive and compliant.

Skills

MSA experience

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

VBA

Job description

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Quality System Engineer specializing in Lab Analysis specifically Ion Chromatography (IC) and Liquid Particle Count (LPC). With a minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience, the successful candidate will serve as the technical custodian of our measurement data integrity. You will lead internal Quality Lab activities, optimise gauge performance, manage the lab process, equipment and inventory, and ensure our measurement systems meet stringent customer and international standards (such as ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001).

Key Responsibilities

1. Lab & Equipment Ownership

• Lab Maintenance: Serve as the Lab Owner to ensure calibration and testing labs are well-maintained, safe, and functioning at optimal industry standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate gauge utilisation, work procedures, and parameters. Recommend data-driven changes to optimise measurement methods.

• Vendor Collaboration: Resolve gauge issues or lead tool redesigns in coordination with equipment vendors when measurement variation limits are breached.

• 3rd-party Verification: Perform independent 3rd-party measurement verification on return samples from internal or external customers.

2. Laboratory Analysis & Risk Support

• Data Compilation: Support internal measurement analysis activities, compile testing data, and generate technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Process Risk Support: Act as the QA coordinator for the plant's Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documentation, linking measurement risks back to process controls.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Perform periodic benchmarking with external parties to ensure testing methods remain competitive and compliant.

3. MSA Execution & Technical Oversight

• Gage-to-Gage Correlation: Conduct and analyse internal/external gauge correlation studies. Prepare Standard Analytical House (SAH) samples for target verification based on correlation results.

4. QESH Compliance & Team Support

• Safety & Ethics: Maintain strict adherence to Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Health (QESH) policies. Ensure your actions do not endanger yourself or others.

• Team Guidance: Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians or lab analysts within the department. Ensure assigned daily lab tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Who we are looking for:

Someone like you who possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Material, Chemical), Statistics, Physics, or any related technical discipline.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of working experience in a manufacturing Quality Assurance environment, with a heavy focus on MSA and Lab Analysis.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Minitab or similar statistical software.

• Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Visual Basic Application (VBA).

• Basic knowledge of Ion Chromatography (IC) and Liquid Particle Count (LPC).

• Familiarity with statistical process control and QC tools.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication skills to liaise with vendors, IT, and production teams; analytical mindset with sharp problem-solving capabilities.

What we offer:

Technical Exposure, Contractual Bonus, Variable Bonus, Hospitalization & Surgical Insurance Coverage, Group Personal Accident & Group Term Life Insurance, Panel Outpatient Medical Treatment, In house Clinic, Annual Executive Health Screening, Five Day Week - Flexi Hours, Learning & Development Programs, Educational Assistance Program, Transport & Meal Allowance & many more…