Job Description

Astar has partnered with a well-respected company on the hunt for their next Quality Engineer.

This company specializes in transmission and propulsion systems for automotive OEMs and global mobility providers.

Job Name:

Quality Engineer

Start Date Requirement:

As soon as possible

Location:

Tanjung Malim, Perak

:

The

Quality Engineer

plays a key role in ensuring product quality, process stability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This position involves overseeing supplier quality, customer complaints, internal audits, and corrective actions to ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in

Mechanical Engineering

,

Manufacturing Engineering

, or a related field. Minimum

3-5 years

of experience in

quality engineering

within the automotive or manufacturing industry. Familiarity with

IATF 16949

,

ISO 9001

, and

APQP / PPAP

documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (e.g., 8D, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA). Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent communication skills in English and Malay (both written and verbal).

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures to ensure product compliance with customer requirements. Lead and manage

supplier quality performance

, including incoming inspection issues and supplier audits. Analyze

customer complaints

and coordinate

corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

. Conduct

internal audits

to verify compliance with quality and environmental management systems. Support

PPAP submission

,

FAI

, and

sample approval

activities for new projects. Perform

root cause analysis

for quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain calibration control and measurement system analysis (MSA) for all inspection equipment. Work closely with production, engineering, and suppliers to enhance process capability and reduce defects. Participate in quality meetings and report quality metrics to management. Ensure adherence to

5S

,

safety

, and

environmental

regulations in all quality operations.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of

GD&T

, CMM programming, and dimensional analysis tools. Experience with

SPC

,

control charts

, and

data-driven quality improvement

. Strong understanding of

automotive manufacturing processes

, especially gearbox or transmission systems. Capable of preparing technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Team-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract

Contract length:

12 months

Benefits:

Opportunities for promotion Professional development

Schedule:

Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Tanjung Malim: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person