Quality Manager (Key or Global Account)

Penang Permanent MYR144,000 - MYR240,000 per year View Job Description
Lead customer quality and continuous improvement initiatives for key accounts in a global semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role combines customer-facing quality leadership, problem-solving, and team management responsibilities.
  • Join a Global Leader in Semiconductor Technology
  • Drive Strategic Quality Leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised technology manufacturing company serving leading customers within the semiconductor industry. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, operational excellence, and employee development, the organisation offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative and technically advanced environment supporting global customers.

Job Description

  • Lead customer quality management activities for strategic global and key accounts.
  • Drive quality improvement strategies aligned with business objectives and customer expectations.
  • Manage customer escalations and improve customer quality scorecards.
  • Conduct root cause investigations and coach teams on 8D problem-solving methodologies, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
  • Act as the customer quality representative, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
  • Lead customer audits and customer performance reporting activities.
  • Oversee quality planning for new product introductions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
  • Implement robust quality controls, OCAP processes, and containment actions during out-of-control situations.
  • Lead and develop a team focused on delivering outstanding quality outcomes.



The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years' experience within a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience in customer quality management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, 8D methodologies, CAPA, and continuous improvement tools.
  • Experience leading customer audits and quality reporting.
  • Prior people management experience with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and data storytelling skills.
  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification will be advantageous.
  • Experience within wafer fabrication, semiconductor manufacturing, or vacuum technology environments is highly desirable.
  • Mandarin language proficiency required to support communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders



What's on Offer

  • Leadership opportunity within a global semiconductor organisation.
  • Exposure to strategic international customer accounts.
  • Career growth within a highly specialised and growing industry.
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful quality transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Contact
Isabelle De Costa
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076583
Phone number
+603 2302 4075

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Penang
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle De Costa
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4075
Job Reference
JN-082026-7076583

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.