Engineer, QA (QMS)

Position Summary

The QA Engineer (QMS) is responsible for establishing the Quality Management System (QMS), coaching teams on quality practices, and building up the QMS framework in a new startup company

Candidates with experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality policies, processes, and procedures for a new startup company.

• Integrate quality policies into a structured and sustainable Quality Management System (QMS).

• Plan and conduct risk assessments and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.

• Develop internal audit scope and criteria, and lead internal audits according to internal, external, and QMS standards.

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

• Drive ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certification activities, including documentation, readiness checks, and engagement with stakeholders.

• Lead external audits with regulators, certification bodies, and customers, and manage followupup actions to close quality compliance issues.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Why and Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams.

• Train, coach, and develop employees on technical competencies (e.g., standards requirements, IATF core tools) to ensure the organization maintains and complies with quality standards.

• Manage APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plan activities to support product and process qualification.

• Establish and manage Change Management procedures, including communication with customers and relevant stakeholders.

• Oversee measuring equipment calibration to ensure proper measurement traceability.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to drive continual improvement initiatives.

• Perform other adhoc tasks assigned by the reporting manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in quality management within a semiconductor production environment.

• Certified ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 auditor certification in VDA 6.3 Process Audit is an added advantage.

• Strong knowledge of IATF core tools, including APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plan.

• Analytical and structured, with the ability to design and implement processes and procedures in a fastpacedpaced manufacturing environment resourceful in proposing effective solutions.

• Demonstrates strong commitment to quality excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, able to work effectively across departments and build positive working relationships