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Head of Quality


Job Location:

George Town - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job brief

Our client is a global high-tech enterprise specializing in precision sheet metal fabrication CNC machining and advanced mechatronics assembly integration. Catering to global industrial leaders their products are widely utilized in critical high-precision sectors such as medical imaging semiconductor manufacturing equipment rail transit and clean sustain their commitment to a Zero-Defect culture and support their rapid global supply chain expansion they are seeking an experienced visionary Head of Quality to lead their comprehensive quality department.

As the Head of Quality you will take full ownership of the end-to-end Quality Management System (QMS). You will lead a high-performing team to oversee quality assurance and quality control across all stages of productionfrom raw material sourcing and precision fabrication (cutting bending welding coating) to complex box-build ideal candidate must possess deep technical expertise in the precision sheet metal industry capable of handling tolerance stacking on large complex assemblies and satisfying rigorous international standards.

Responsibilities
  • QMS Leadership Strategy: Establish maintain and continuously improve the companys Quality Management Systems in alignment with ISO 9001 ISO 14001 etc.
  • End-to-End Quality Operations: Direct all operations for Incoming (IQC) In-Process (IPQC) and Final/Outgoing (FQC/OQC) quality gates.
  • Process Fabrication Inspection: Ensure all fabrication procedures conform to blueprints GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and structural design specifications. Mitigate dimensional deviations weld defects and surface coating failures.
  • Customer Supplier Quality Management: Act as the primary technical interface for international customer audits investigate product complaints and drive Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA / CAPA).
  • Data-Driven Improvement: Leverage core quality tools (SPC MSA) and ERP/smart factory systems to analyze data trends reduce internal scrap rates and eliminate process waste.
  • Team Development: Manage mentor and upscale the technical capabilities of quality engineers inspectors and metrology technicians.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical Engineering Material Science Industrial Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
  • Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive quality management experience strictly within the precision sheet metal fabrication / CNC processing / structural contract manufacturing environment.
  • Technical Domain: Strong understanding of metal forming robotic welding (EN15085 requirements) precision stamping chemical surface treatments and assembly tolerances.
  • Methodologies: Certified or highly proficient in Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma 5S Kaizen and Core Quality Tools (FMEA SPC MSA).
  • Audit Expertise: Proven track record of leading and successfully passing stringent customer audits from multi-national corporations (MNCs) in medical semiconductor or transit fields.
  • Language Proficiency: Excellent command of English and Mandarin (both written and verbal) to effortlessly liaise with international clients and local production teams.