PQA Engineer

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced IMD Injection Molding PQA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of IMD (In-Mold Decoration) products from development through mass production. The role involves quality planning, inspection standards, and continuous improvement activities to meet customer and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement quality control plans for IMD injection molding products.

- Define cosmetic criteria (e.g., scratches, bubbles, flow marks).

- Lead new project quality activities:

- PPAP documentation, Control Plan, PFMEA, Inspection Standards, SOP/WI

- Support trial runs

- Handle customer complaints (8D, 5Why, Fishbone analysis) and drive corrective/preventive actions.

- Monitor and analyze quality KPIs (yield, defect rate, customer returns).

- Work closely with production, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.

- Ensure compliance with ISO9001/ISO13485/ IATF16949 quality standards.

- Support trial runs and validation builds (DOE, capability studies, GR&R).

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering or related field.

- Minimum 2–5 years experience in injection molding QA, preferably with IMD/IML processes.

- Strong knowledge of:

- Injection molding processes and defects

- Quality tools: FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5Why

4.

Experience in cosmetic inspection.

- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication skills in English &Bahasa Melayu (Chinese/Japanese is an advantage).

- Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in automotive, electronics, or appliance industry

- Knowledge of ISO9001/ISO13485/ IATF 16949 systems

- Experience with customer-facing quality roles

Key Competencies

- Attention to detail (especially for cosmetic defects)

- Problem-solving mindset

- Cross-functional collaboration

- Data-driven decision making