QA Manager

Our client Ultimate Machining / Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a QA Manager to join their team!
  
Are you a seasoned quality assurance professional with deep technical expertise in precision engineering and a passion for driving quality excellence? This is a rare and senior leadership opportunity to take full ownership of the Quality Assurance function within a well-established precision manufacturing company serving aerospace and semiconductor equipment clients. If you have a strong command of international quality standards, hands-on CMM experience and the leadership capability to drive continuous improvement across a cross-functional organisation, this role offers the platform to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
  
About Our Client Ultimate Machining / Manufacturing Solutions is a precision engineering and manufacturing company with capabilities spanning machining, special processes and quality-critical manufacturing for aerospace and semiconductor equipment clients. With a strong commitment to international quality standards including ISO9001:2015, AS9100 and Lean Sigma, they have built a reputation for technical excellence, operational rigour and continuous improvement. They offer a structured and collaborative working environment where quality professionals are empowered to lead, develop their teams and drive real change across the business.
  
What You'll Be Doing?

• Quality Assurance Leadership: Take full ownership of the Quality Assurance Department, reporting directly to the General Manager and setting the quality direction for the entire organisation.
• ISO & Quality Systems Management: Maintain and manage the company's ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001 certifications and implement Lean Sigma and AS9100 quality system requirements across all operations.
• Internal Quality Audits: Champion and lead internal quality audits across all departments, ensuring processes consistently meet required quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor the ongoing performance and outputs of the quality process and drive data-driven decisions to continuously improve quality outcomes.
• Supplier Quality Management: Ensure all suppliers meet the company's quality requirements through robust supplier quality management processes and regular performance reviews.
• Customer & Regulatory Liaison: Review customer feedback to inform quality process improvements; communicate effectively with customers and regulatory agencies and deliver quality performance presentations to senior management.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Direct cross-functional teams to ensure quality frameworks are consistently implemented; lead continuous improvement initiatives applying Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, SPC and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Technical Quality Oversight: Proficiently interpret engineering drawings and related specifications and apply this knowledge in CMM programming and inspection methods to ensure inspection accuracy and process compliance.

Who Are They Looking For?

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred — however, candidates without formal qualifications but with the necessary depth of experience and expertise are welcome to apply.
• Quality Assurance Experience: Minimum 10 years of quality assurance management experience in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment, with a demonstrated track record of leading QA functions and driving quality performance improvements.
• Quality Systems Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of ISO9001:2015, AS9100, Lean Sigma, PFMEA, SPC and Six Sigma is essential, with proven experience leading internal audits, managing supplier quality and implementing corrective and preventive action programmes.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to liaise effectively with customers, regulatory agencies and senior management; strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities to align cross-functional teams toward shared quality objectives.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is required for customer communication, regulatory engagement and management reporting; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency would be an added advantage for effective day-to-day team communication.
• Aerospace & Semiconductor Exposure: Prior exposure to semiconductor equipment manufacturing or aerospace precision engineering environments is a significant advantage, particularly given the company's aerospace and semiconductor client base.
• Nadcap & CMM Knowledge: Familiarity with Nadcap quality standards and hands-on proficiency in CMM programming and inspection methods are strong differentiators for this role.

How to Apply Ready to take on this role? Click Apply Now to submit your resume and share your availability and expected salary with us!
  
We welcome all passionate quality professionals to apply — if you have the experience, drive and commitment to lead a quality function at the highest standard, we would love to hear from you.
  
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