QA assistant

About the role

This is a Quality Assurance/Quality Control role responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality standards throughout the manufacturing process, with a focus on pipes and fittings production. The role involves inspection, testing, documentation, standards compliance, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain quality standards throughout the manufacturing process
• Conduct inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process products and finished products
• Ensure products comply with approved specifications, drawings, standards and customer requirements
• Identify quality issues and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Monitor production quality trends and recommend improvements
• Carry out dimensional, visual and functional inspections according to established procedures
• Monitor and verify testing activities for pipes and fittings
• Prepare and maintain QA/QC reports, inspection records and quality documentation
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with applicable Malaysian and international standards
• Investigate product and process non-conformities and coordinate with Production to determine root causes

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Quality Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Polymer/Plastic Technology or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, preferably in the plastic, pipe, extrusion or manufacturing industry
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control procedures
• Experience in inspection, testing, non-conformance investigation and corrective actions
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and product specifications
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams