QA Supervisor

1.0 Job Responsibilities

• Supervise SMT QA/QC inspectors, assign daily tasks, and monitor their performance
• Ensure compliance with SMT QA procedures, standards, and documentation in compliance with ISO, IPC, and other applicable standards
• Conduct quality audits and inspections on SMT lines, including First Article, in-process, and final inspections
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and NPI teams to support new product introductions
• Train and develop QA/QC staff in inspection techniques, IPC standards, and quality tools
• Support customer audits
• Prepare quality reports, yield analyses, and metrics
• Other additional work tasks or additional roles assigned by the superior

2.0 Job Requirements

• High school, vocational school, or higher qualification
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in SMT quality control
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (for medical), or IATF 16949 (for automotive) is preferred
• Strong knowledge of SMT processes, equipment (e.g., SPI, AOI, reflow ovens), and soldering standards (IPC-A610, J-STD-001)
• Understand quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), Pareto analysis, FMEA, and 8D reports
• Experienced in using inspection tools and measurement equipment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and PCBA specifications Soft Skills:
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and disciplined, with good leadership, teamwork, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Able to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Willing to work in shifts and perform overtime when required