QA MANAGER

Position Overview

1. To add onto and complement our main value-added services.
2. MIKAS Group will be setting up a Material Testing Laboratory, offering metallurgical and mechanical testing services and a credible level of confidence to our clients with our products.
3. An experienced and highly organized Lab Engineer to assist in setting up a new Material Testing Laboratory and its Metallurgical/Mechanical Testing department.
4. Perform a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department and ensure timely and accurate test results and reports in an independent and professional manner.
5. Understanding the MTC, which is perform the claim process to mill or claim from customer.

Primary Responsibilities

(1) Material Testing

• Conduct mechanical and physical testing on material samples according to international standards (i.e. ASTM, ISO, BS, EN, and other client-requested standards).
• Develop, improve, and adapt testing methodologies to these standards.

(2)Date Analysis, Reporting and Recording

• Accurately analyse test results, observations, and deviations in a scientific and structured manner in compliance with laboratory quality standards.
• Generate and present reports according to international standards.
• Ensure proper archiving, traceability, and documentation of all test data for internal/external audits and client verification according to relevant accreditation requirements and laboratory SOPs.

(3) Lab Set-Up

• The establishment of the Material Testing Laboratory with a focus on and consideration for the metallurgical/mechanical testing department which would involve machine procurement, testing methodology development, acquiring appropriate licensure, hazard and waste management, utilities coordination, space planning, and workflow optimization.

(4) Safety Compliance and Risk Management

• Assist in developing, implementing, and enforcing laboratory safety protocols and rules.
• Develop and necessitate safety training programs and rules for the lab and its personnel.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements (i.e. chemical handling, HSE, Fire safety, machine safety).

(5) Equipment Procurement, Installation, Usage, and Maintenance

• Assist in procurement (quotation comparison, delivery, etc) of Metallurgical/Mechanical Testing laboratory equipment, services, and consumables. Liaise with vendors and other departments in accordance with company and regulatory procurement guidelines and policies.
• Oversee the installation, usage, and routine maintenance of Metallurgical/Mechanical Testing equipment. Coordinate with daily users, service engineers, and vendor contacts to ensure operational readiness and uptime.

(6) SOP Development

• Establishing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Metallurgical/Mechanical Testing lab processes (i.e. equipment usage and maintenance, safety protocols, emergency response plans, workflow process with production and inventory departments).

(7) Operational Oversight

• Ensure safe and efficient day-to-day operations, including workflow planning, space and facility coordination, user training, and waste disposal and hygiene upkeep of the Metallurgical/Mechanical Testing lab space.

(8) Liaison and Reporting

• Act as a liaison and point-of-contact between the Metallurgical/Mechanical Testing team and Material Testing Laboratory Manager – and if necessary, relevant external/internal departments – external: institutional/regulatory safety and compliance offices; internal: relevant departments (i.e. sales, production, and inventory teams).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing laboratory operations, preferably in the metals, mining, or steel industry.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience lab set-up, operations, safety compliances, relevant equipment commissioning, usage, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of relevant fields (i.e. metallurgical/mechanical testing, materials, machinery, laboratory risk management.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Teams, Office, Outlook, SharePoint and laboratory management and machinery testing software.
• Proficient in English, and/or Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Cina
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work in a laboratory setting with strict adherence to safety protocols
• Ability to analyse and compile testing data from tests performed.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

Knowledgeable with hands-on experience with acquiring and maintaining certain accreditations (i.e. International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005 as testing laboratory and other Standards by Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia, and other external licenses ISO/ASTM etc.