Sr QA Engineer

JAC Recruitment International; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment International is seeking an experienced QA professional to lead quality assurance activities for high-precision manufactured components. You will drive inspection planning, CAPA, and PPAP for new and transfer projects while coordinating with suppliers and customers.

The role demands 3–5 years of QA in manufacturing, strong experience with Minitab and QC Core Tools, and the ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (materials, physics, chemistry or equivalent).
• Proficient in Minitab with strong 8D report writing experience.
• Solid knowledge of QC Core Tools, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FAI, CPK, MSA, FMEA and Control Plans.
• Minimum 3–5 years of QA experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret part drawings, technical documents and engineering specs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA deliverables for new and transfer projects (inspection instructions, first article inspections, CP studies, PPAP).
• Drive nonconforming product control, perform failure analysis, manage customer complaints and CAPA actions.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports; lead internal and customer quality reviews.
• Coordinate RMA, sorting and rework activities with suppliers and customers.
• Develop and deliver Training Needs Analyses and train quality technicians on inspection criteria.
• Support customer audits, NPI qualification audits and engineering change management.

Skills

8D report writing

Analytical thinking

Cross functional collaboration

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science-related field

Tools

Minitab

QC Core Tools

CPK / MSA

Job description

A global manufacturing organization specializing in high-precision engineered components for diverse industries, including medical, industrial, and consumer applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QA deliverables for new and transfer projects, including inspection instructions, first article inspections, capability studies, MSA, PPAP documentation, and project qualification activities.
• Drive nonconforming product control, conduct failure analysis, manage customer complaints, and ensure timely and effective corrective and continuous improvement actions.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports, leading internal and customer quality review meetings while coordinating RMA, sorting, and rework activities with suppliers and customers.
• Develop and execute Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and conduct training for quality technicians and inspectors on inspection criteria, methods, and updated quality requirements.
• Support customer process audits, NPI qualification audits, system audits, and manage engineering change orders, purging activities, and documentation updates.
• Oversee supplier quality management, ensure adherence to RBA and Supplier Code of Conduct requirements, and handle additional tasks assigned by management.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science-related field (Materials, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Minitab and strong experience in 8D report writing.
• Solid knowledge of QC Core Tools, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FAI, CPK, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to interpret part drawings, technical documents, and engineering specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.