PURPOSE OF JOB
Supporting the head of department, the selected applicant will work closely with WEO manufacturing sites to ensure the seamless rollout of planning and execution of the corporate quality strategy and tactical action plans.
The individual shall lead the QA activities for the assigned business unit / product lines, monitor QA performance metrics and ensure timely and effective counter measures are implemented to address negative trends.
JOB DUTIES
Managerial focus:
· Planning and execution of assigned Corporate QA strategy and tactical action plans in relation with to the Business plan
· Lead improvement projects to sustain the vitality of the QMS
· QA lead for assigned business unit / product lines sustenance activities
· Track, monitor and report QA performance metrics
· Cross department partnerships to apply timely and effective counter measures to address negative trends
Customer & Product focus:
NPI / First Article Qualification Activities:
· participate in NPI / FA drawing review meetings with factory to align test acceptance criteria and inspection test plans
· support inspection correlation activities between customer and factory
· support FA source inspection, review FA documentation for completeness and submit FA package for Qualification
· conduct review meeting to ensure completeness of manufacturing documentation after FA Qualification approval
Customer Complaint Handling:
· liaison between customer and factory/supplier on quality issues and support recovery plan
· coordinate investigation and root cause analysis
· verification of effectiveness and ensure timely closure of CAPA/SCAR
· execute quality improvement action plan
· participate in customer weekly meetings
Incoming/Supplier Quality:
· planning of inspection / lead reduction of incoming activities at HQ via factory direct shipment initiative
· coordinate investigation of quality issues with factory/supplier
· coordinate MRB review meeting to ensure NCMR are investigate and processed in a timely manner
· participate in supplier qualification process / performance trending
· review and prepare inspection reports for shipment
· lead supplier audit programme
Quality systems/Continuous improvement:
· support the implementation and maintenance of QMS according to ISO 9001/14001 requirements
· lead preparation and handling of customer audits
· lead improvement / project rollouts
· Conduct topical quality tools training
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
• 10 years and above in a Quality function role from Optics manufacturing, Precision Machining or Advanced assembly manufacturing industry
Qualifications:
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Other Requirements:
• Sound knowledge and application of ISO 9001/ISO 14001 standards
• Sound knowledge and application of Quality Tools
• Experienced in PPAP, Risk management and SPC methodologies
• Proficient in English and Chinese language to communicate with customers and suppliers from Asia, Europe, and USA
• Able to travel to China and Malaysia to support business needs
Key Competencies Required For the Job
· Leadership, communication and People management skill
· Demonstrates Open and Growth mindset
· Demonstrates Critical thinking and logical approach when addressing problems