Senior QA Leader - Front-End Semiconductors

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 244,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer is seeking a Senior QA Manager to lead PLP Quality Assurance, drive customer-focused quality initiatives, and ensure world-class product quality and satisfaction across all stages of manufacturing.

The successful candidate will manage internal quality systems, audits, supplier quality, and NPI readiness, while guiding cross-functional teams to improve yield, reliability, and cost efficiency in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15-20 years of QA experience in semiconductor, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven track record in leading quality organizations within complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience in customer quality management, complaints, audits, and supplier quality.
• Strong NPI, ramp-up, yield improvement, and process capability enhancement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLP Quality Assurance to ensure world-class product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Achieve customer quality targets including <100 ppm complaints and zero excursions.
• Drive customer-focused quality improvements to reduce defects and improve performance.
• Serve as primary quality interface with customers for inquiries, complaints, audits, and escalations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Lead internal QA audits and support external customer audits and site visits.
• Drive continuous improvement of QMS, change controls, and manufacturing quality monitoring.
• Lead 8D and quality engagement programs to improve productivity and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

IPC

SPC

FDC

8D

CAPA

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

A leading semiconductor manufacturer is seeking a Senior QA Manager to lead PLP Quality Assurance, drive customer-focused quality initiatives, and ensure world-class product quality and satisfaction across all stages of manufacturing.

The successful candidate will manage internal quality systems, audits, supplier quality, and NPI readiness, while guiding cross-functional teams to improve yield, reliability, and cost efficiency in a high-volume environment.