Senior QA Engineer

Edmund Optics Malaysia; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality control throughout the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, at least 8 years of QA experience, and be proficient in statistical tools and quality standards. Responsibilities include leading quality projects, ensuring adherence to ISO 9001, and training staff on quality practices. This role offers competitive compensation and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of QA experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in leading quality projects and statistical tools.
• Certified Internal ISO Auditor with knowledge of ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control from incoming inspection to final product verification.
• Collaborate with teams for early defect detection and resolve quality issues.
• Lead investigations of quality issues and develop CAPA.

Skills

Quality control

Data analysis

Statistical Process Control

FMEA

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Job description

Job Overview

Oversee and ensure quality control throughout all stages of the manufacturing process – from incoming inspection to final product verification.

Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Production, and Final Inspection teams to enable early defect detection and resolve quality issues promptly.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure quality control throughout all stages of the manufacturing process – from incoming inspection to final product verification.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Production, and Final Inspection teams to enable early defect detection and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Lead in-depth investigations of quality issues.
• Develop and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to drive continuous improvement.
• Define and lead validation and qualification activities for new processes or equipment that impact product quality.
• Monitor and improve process capability using statistical tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to improve team competency and performance.
• Conduct training on quality tools (e.g., 7 QC tools, FMEA, Control Plans).
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) awareness programs and Optical knowledge transfer.
• Develop and maintain procedures related to metrology and quality assurance.
• Ensure procedures reflect industry best practices for equipment operation, calibration, measurement methods, and traceability.
• Periodically review and update procedures for accuracy, consistency, and QMS compliance.
• Prepare and present monthly quality performance reports.
• Propose improvement plans to the QA Manager based on data-driven insights.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of QA experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally involving both product and process quality.
• Proven experience in leading quality projects and using statistical tools for quality analysis.
• Certified Internal ISO Auditor with strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, and 8D problem-solving.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Minitab).
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing; Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge in Optical fabrication, Optical science, and assembly processes.
• Ability to interpret optical drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.