
QAQC Manager | Middle East Africa / East Asia Pacific
- Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Tetap
- Sepenuh masa
- Establish a global SQA and SQD organization aligned with the Supplier Quality structure and procurement strategy
- Collaborate with the Innovation Hub Asia procurement team to prioritize supplier development needs by product, improving cost competitiveness and addressing supply constraints
- As a Quality Manager overseeing mass or serial production of formwork components from outsourced manufacturers, key responsibilities include ensuring products meet all required standards:
- Developing Quality Standards: Create and implement quality standards and procedures specific to formwork components, ensuring consistency and compliance with industry regulations
- Supplier Evaluation and Audits: Regularly assess and audit outsourced manufacturers to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement
- Monitoring Production Processes: Continuously monitor production to ensure compliance with established quality standards and address any deviations
- Quality Control Inspections: Conduct routine inspections of formwork components to identify defects and non-conformities, ensuring timely corrective actions
- Data Analysis: Analyze quality data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and areas for improvement, driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Training and Development: Provide training to outsourced manufacturer staff on quality control procedures and best practices to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of quality control activities, including inspection reports, audit findings, and corrective actions
- Customer Interaction: Ensure formwork components meet customer specifications and address any quality-related concerns or complaints
- Compliance with Regulations: Ensure production processes and products comply with relevant industry regulations and standards
- Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of formwork components and production processes
- Ensure that formwork components from outsourced manufacturers meet quality standards, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance
- Lead investigations into major issues and special projects, focusing on developing strong relationships with suppliers and the supply chain for product development and parts procurement
- Assist with new product launches by working with suppliers to ensure key milestones are met
- Collaborate with the Innovation Hub Engineering team to define process parameters and ensure supplier processes are capable of meeting product and process requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, or related fields
- Certified Quality Auditor/Engineer (CQA/CQE)
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Six Sigma Certification, with experience in quality systems and supplier management
- Minimum of five years' professional experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of welding standards, manufacturing processes, material grades, certifications, and testing standards
- Proficient in statistical analysis for quality processes
- Preferably knowledgeable in structural/sheet metal fabrication processes
- Extensive experience in supplier development and audits
- Experience in QA/QC for serial manufacturing in metal
- Skilled in developing and implementing vendor qualification programs
- Familiarity with quality and business systems
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- In-depth knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Vast experience in cross-functional management
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Adaptable to working in diverse and dynamic environments
- Strong planning and prioritization skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Numerically astute with strong problem-solving abilities, and capable of developing and executing objectives for oneself and others
- Proficient in English; knowledge of any local Asian language is a plus
- Willingness to travel and be flexible