Sr Quality Engineer, MQA, Auto Assembly dept

Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental Vision

Penang Bridge toll allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Job summary

Molex Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer for the Auto Assembly MQA team to independently enhance internal processes and improve subcontractor quality performance. You will support customer and manufacturing QA, driving continuous improvement across product quality and process performance.

You will interact with the plant, Molex entities, and external counterparts to resolve quality issues and deliver sustainable improvements in Auto Assembly operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Ability to perform engineering analysis and drive root-cause resolution.
• Strong organizational skills and project management.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product failures and define corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare 8D reports with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Develop inspection gates and in-process quality plans.
• Drive continuous improvement and supplier quality enhancements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical tools

FMEA

Control plans

SPC

DOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

SPC software

Job description

Sr Quality Engineer, MQA, Auto Assembly dept

In this role, you will develop and manage Auto Assembly quality for Molex Malaysia, working independently to improve andoptimizeinternal processes and external subcontractor quality performance. You will support customer quality, manufacturing quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality, process performance, and customer satisfaction.

Our Team

You will be part of the Consumer & Commercial Solution / QA organization in Malaysia, reporting to the Principal Engineer and supporting Auto Assembly MQA. This role partners closely with all levels in the plant, other Molex entities, and external counterparts to resolve quality issues and drive sustainable improvements across internal manufacturing and subcontractor operations.

What You Will Do

Customer Quality Engineering

Analyze product failures and define corrective and preventive actions in response to customer complaints.

Communicate with customersin a timely mannerregardingdata summaries, status updates, and corrective action reports.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive preventive actions.

Participate in product quality planning and control activities based on customer specifications and requirements arising from quality issues.

Inform the Quality Management team of customer feedback, concerns, and expectationsregardingproduct quality.

Prepare andmaintainall quality reports, records, and procedures required by customers and internal quality systems.

Train and guide quality personnel in problem-solving methodologies to effectively resolve customer quality issues.

Prepare and submit 8D reports to customers, including root cause analysis and corrective actions, within the required timeline.

Monitor and implement corrective actionsidentifiedin 8D reports to ensuretimelycompletion, effectiveness, and sustained implementation.

Auto Assembly MQA Engineering

Streamline part measurement activities byeliminatingstable dimensions and shifting the focus from dimensional inspection to part application verification through review of all inspection standards.

Review and develop effective inspection gates within the Auto Assembly process to enhance detection capability and preventdefectescape.

Implement andmaintainin-process quality control and inspection plans to ensure product conformity during manufacturing.

Ensure the quality of Auto Assembly products and resolve quality issuesencounteredduring production.

Conduct process and product audits to assess compliance with quality requirements and process effectiveness.

Analyze internal COPQ and external QN data toidentifyimprovement opportunities.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce external and internal QN.

Drive quality improvement projects to reduce QAP occurrences andparticipatein stop-sorting activities.

Quality and Productivity Improvement

Drive subcontractor quality improvement to enhance product quality and process performance.

Drive CTP/CTQdimensional improvement at subcontractors to reduce Auto Assembly QAP occurrences.

Benchmark and adopt best practices and effective quality controls from subcontractors for implementation within Auto Assembly operations.

Share successful best practices and lessons learned from Auto Assembly with subcontractors to support continuous improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in a Science or Engineering discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer.

Ability to perform engineering analysis and drive root-cause resolution for processing problems.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to specific timelines.

Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet tools; effective written, one-on-one verbal, and group communication skills; good interpersonal skills to guide less experienced engineers.

Knowledge of statistical tools and SPC, with basic analytical and auditingskillsand an understanding of FMEA and control plans.

What Will Put You Ahead

Manufacturing Quality Engineer background.

Minimum 8 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a related field or area.

Mandarin-speaking ability is preferred.

Familiarity with database development, SPC software, and design of experiments (DOE).

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness philosophyhelps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Process Quality Engineer?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of IATF 16949?

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices 101-1,000 employees

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

Molex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identify, citizenship status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental/ familial status, pregnancy, military discharge, generic information, mental or physical handicap or disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state or local law. Molex Malaysia will not refuse to hire a disabled applicant who can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

For more information please visit our website at www.molex.com

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

Molex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identify, citizenship status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental/ familial status, pregnancy, military discharge, generic information, mental or physical handicap or disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state or local law. Molex Malaysia will not refuse to hire a disabled applicant who can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

For more information please visit our website at www.molex.com

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental Vision
• Penang Bridge toll allowance, mobile phone allowan