Technical Quality Supervisor | Senai

Hirehub Group; Kulai; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub Group in Senai, Johor, Malaysia seeks a Quality Engineer to monitor and improve in-process quality for automotive parts. You will perform SPC/MSA/8D actions, and lead audits in alignment with IATF 16949 standards.

You will drive APQP activities, PPAP submissions, and control plans, while collaborating with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, and HQ to resolve quality issues. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred for HQ collaboration.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in mechanical/manufacturing engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on automotive quality engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of production processes.
• Knowledge of SPC, MSA, control plans, and FMEA.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and audits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve in-process quality for automotive parts; perform SPC, MSA, and Cpk analysis; lead 8D investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve IATF 16949 quality management system; support internal, supplier, and external audits.
• Lead APQP activities for new parts and processes; complete PPAP submissions and obtain customer approvals; review control plans and FMEA.
• Handle customer complaints; lead 8D reports; follow up on supplier quality issues.
• Prepare quality documents (control plans, FMEA, inspection standards); train operators on quality standards.
• Drive cost-of-quality reduction through process optimization, scrap reduction, and yield improvement projects.
• Submit weekly and monthly quality KPIs to plant management and HQ.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, and Chinese HQ to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality engineering

SPC/MSA/FMEA

Audits

IATF 16949

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

UG/NX

CATIA

Job description

Company Background

A global automotive parts manufacturer specializing in drivetrain and chassis components, supplying high-quality products to OEMs and aftermarket customers worldwide. The company focuses on precision engineering, innovation, and efficient manufacturing to support the automotive industry.

JobDescriptions

• Process Quality: Monitor and improve in-process quality for automotive mechanical parts; perform SPC, MSA, and Cpk analysis; lead root-cause investigation and corrective actions (8D).
• Quality System: Maintain and continuously improve the IATF 16949 quality management system; prepare and support internal audits, second-party audits, and external certification audits.
• New Product / Process Development: Lead APQP activities for new parts and new processes; complete PPAP submissions and obtain customer approvals; review control plans, PFMEA, and work instructions.
• Customer & Supplier Quality: Handle customer complaints, lead 8D reports, and track closure; conduct supplier audits and follow up on incoming material quality issues.
• Documentation & Training: Prepare quality documents (control plans, FMEA, inspection standards); train production operators on quality standards and process requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive cost-of-quality reduction through process optimization, scrap reduction, and yield improvement projects.
• Reporting: Submit weekly and monthly quality KPIs (scrap rate, customer complaints, audit findings) to plant management and HQ.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, and Chinese HQ technical team to resolve quality issues.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or above in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on quality engineering experience in automotive mechanical parts manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of production processes.
• Practical experience in process quality management (SPC, MSA, control plans, FMEA).
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 standard.
• Experience participating in or leading internal/external audits.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD / SolidWorks / UG / CATIA - at least one).
• Has led or co-led at least one internal or external audit end-to-end.
• Able to communicate in Chinese (Mandarin) for daily work with HQ and Chinese-speaking management.

Location: Senai, Johor

Working Hours: Mon - Fri (8:30AM - 5:30PM)

Salary Range: RM7k - 12k (negotiable)

PIC: Ms Haze ([phone])