Title:  Quality Control Engineer II (Incoming)

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The MRB / IQC Engineer is responsible for managing and reducing MRB (Material Review Board) inventory through effective coordination with cross-functional teams. This role focuses on driving timely disposition of non-conforming materials, ensuring material availability to support production, and leading improvement initiatives to address recurring quality issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. MRB Management & Inventory Clearance

1. Drive timely disposition and clearance of MRB inventory to minimize aging and excess stock.
2. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders (Engineering, Production, Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Warehouse) to resolve non-conforming materials.
3. Monitor MRB aging reports and escalate critical issues impacting production.
4. Ensure accurate documentation and traceability of MRB transactions.

2. Incoming Quality Control (IQC)

1. Oversee incoming inspection activities to ensure materials meet quality standards.
2. Support purge and re-screening activities, ensuring proper execution and timely completion.
3. Drive investigation on highest rejection rates identified during purge/re-screen processes and lead root cause analysis.
4. Support urgent material inspection and release to meet production requirements.

3. Cross-functional Coordination

1. Act as the key interface between IQC, Engineering, Production, and Suppliers for MRB-related issues.
2. Expedite decision-making for material disposition (use-as-is, rework, return,scrap).
3. Support urgent build requirements by prioritizing critical material disposition.

4. Non-Conformance Management & Improvement

1. Chair or lead discussions on top non-conforming materials and drive corrective preventive actions (CAPA). 
2. Analyze quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and root causes. 
3. Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to implement improvement actions.
4. Track effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure closure of quality issues.

5. Process & Compliance

1. Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and customer requirements.
2. Maintain proper records and reports for audits and internal reviews.
3. Continuously improve MRB and IQC processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

WORK ENVIRONMENT：

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.
• Works in a ESD compliance IQC lab environment. 
• Works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
• Overtime may be necessary in times to meet target set.
• Regular travelling required to oversee IQC operation at variety location.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of incoming quality control processes, inspection methods, and sampling plans.
• Familiar with non-conformance management systems (NCMR/MRB processes).
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why Analysis,Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram or Pareto Analysis
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to root cause analysis.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple urgent issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Proactive in driving continuous improvement initiatives and reducing recurring defects.
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001 ,ISO 14001, UL, TUV.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in driving material disposition and issue closure.
• Ability to lead discussions and chair meetings related to non-conformance and improvement  actions.
• Good decision-making skills under pressure, especially for urgent material release.
• PC skills, can properly make routing report with MS office tools (With advance MS office skill will be added advantage).
• Knowledge and understanding of ESD practices.
• Have good team work spirit.
• Good communication and coordination skills across multiple functions.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage urgent priorities.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring a team of IQC inspectors or technicians.
• Minimum 5 year of electronic product manufacturing quality inspection experiences.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in IQC / MRB / Quality Engineering in manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in handling MRB inventory management, disposition processes, and non-conformance control.
• Experience in purge and re-screening activities, including driving investigations on high rejection rates.

EDUCATION:
Essential:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial) or aelated technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.

WHY JOIN US!!

BENEFITS :

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.

Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and etc.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 consecutive days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.