Your new company

Your new role

This is more than just a job. It’s a career-defining opportunity to be part of a journey that will challenge and grow you.
You’ll be working directly with a General Manager who is deeply committed to your development. Expect mentorship, collaboration, and a leader who will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you as you navigate this transformation together.

• Quality System Management: Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 & ISO 9001, manage PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and traceability for screws, bolts, nuts, and specialty fasteners.
• Customer Complaint Handling: Be the key contact for product issues, lead root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why), and ensure timely, professional responses to customer-specific requirements.
• Process & Dimensional Control: Implement CTQ controls, SPC, and capability studies (CP, CPK) to reduce variation and improve product reliability.
• Optical Sorting Optimization: Maximize sorting machine performance, reduce false rejects, and enhance PPM metrics through engineering collaboration.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment: Manage QA teams across labs and inspections, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability and prevention.Reporting & KPIs: Track and report key metrics including PPM, 8D timeliness, audit closures, yield, and rejection rates to senior leadership.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Metallurgical, or Quality Engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years in QA/QC within the automotive maufacturing industry or, precision metal component manufacturing environment
• Must have strong working experience with IATF 16949; knowledge of customer-specific requirements (e.g., VDA, AIAG) is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage product audits, PPAPs, control plans, gauge validation, and product lifecycle traceability.
• Competent in using measurement tools (e.g., micrometer, hardness tester, profile projector, sorting systems).
• Familiarity with fastener product testing standards (e.g., torque, tension, shear, coating thickness) is advantageous.
• Proficient in English, Malay and Mandarin; excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return

• A front-row seat in a global transformation initiative
• A leadership team that invests in people, not just processes
• A culture that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Real opportunities to grow, lead, and make a difference

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at sulwen.teo@hays.com.my for a confidential discussion on your career.