SQA Section Manager

Vishay Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Career development opportunities

Financial support programs

Job summary

Vishay Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an SQA Section Manager to lead the Incoming Quality Assurance team at Krubong, Melaka.

The role focuses on supplier quality performance, audits, corrective actions, and collaboration across Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, Production, and Warehouse. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least five years in QA/manufacturing, with strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and 7 QC tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field as listed.
• Minimum five years of relevant quality or manufacturing experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, automotive electronics, or high-volume manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management, supplier auditing, supplier development, 8D problem solving, and 7 QC Tools.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plan.
• Experience in supplier/material qualification, change management, incoming inspection, and supplier escalation.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Incoming Quality Assurance team including resource planning and performance monitoring.
• Manage supplier quality performance with KPIs and drive improvements for underperforming suppliers.
• Plan and conduct supplier audits, report findings, and close corrective actions.
• Lead supplier quality escalations and review 8D reports and root-cause analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Materials/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng.

Job description

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com.

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is currently seeking applicants for a SQA Section Manager.

This position will be located at Krubong, Melaka in a vibrant industrial area. You will experience different exciting local cultures in this historical state.

What you will be doing:

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Incoming Quality Assurance team, including resource planning, competency development, objective setting, and performance monitoring.
• Manage supplier quality performance using key indicators such as incoming rejection rate, supplier PPM, repeat issues, audit results, and corrective-action closure; drive improvement for underperforming suppliers.
• Plan and conduct supplier audits, report findings, and ensure timely and effective closure of corrective actions.
• Lead supplier quality escalations and review supplier 8D reports, root-cause analyses, containment, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
• Coordinate incoming material quality issues with Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, Production, and Warehouse.
• Ensure IQA processes, inspection plans, sampling methods, and acceptance criteria comply with established quality requirements; improve inspection methods using a risk-based approach.
• Manage supplier development and Ship-to-Stock programs, including qualification, performance monitoring, suspension, and requalification.
• Lead supplier-quality activities for new suppliers, second sources, new materials, and supplier or process changes before production release.
• Maintain supplier quality records, scorecards, audit documentation, qualification records, and management-review information.

What you will bring along:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum five years of relevant quality or manufacturing experience
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, automotive electronics, or high-volume manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management, supplier auditing, supplier development, 8D problem solving, and 7 QC Tools.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plan.
• Experience in supplier/material qualification, change management, incoming inspection, and supplier escalation.
• Knowledge of RoHS, REACH, and Sony Green requirements, where applicable.
• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor qualification or equivalent supplier-process auditing experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to work with global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations when required.

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Vishay is committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law in hiring and employment practices.