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Senior Quality Engineer - Foreign Materials

Kulim Permanent MYR72,000 - MYR96,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Engineer, Foreign Material (FM) position is responsible for leading contamination control programmes, cleanroom compliance, and Foreign Material management to improve manufacturing quality and yield performance.
  • High-Impact Technical Ownership
  • Exposure to Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

About Our Client

Our client is a global high-technology manufacturer operating within the advanced electronics and semiconductor supply chain. The organisation is recognised for its sophisticated manufacturing processes, strong focus on quality excellence, and commitment to continuous improvement, supporting some of the world's leading technology companies.

Job Description

  • Lead and continuously improve the Foreign Material (FM) Management System and contamination control programmes.
  • Develop and execute yield improvement roadmaps with process owners to achieve quality and operational targets.
  • Drive contamination control projects across Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Facilities departments.
  • Monitor FM-related production data and implement corrective actions when abnormal conditions occur.
  • Conduct FM investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive improvement initiatives.
  • Perform cleanroom audits, risk assessments, line walks, and compliance evaluations.
  • Support new equipment installations, facility modifications, and cleanroom expansion projects.
  • Collaborate with Facilities teams on HVAC performance, air particle monitoring, and cleanroom effectiveness.
  • Support internal, supplier, and customer audits and quality investigations.
  • Train, mentor, and qualify FM coordinators and new employees on best practices and standards.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Materials Science, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in contamination control, cleanroom operations, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality environments.
  • Experience within IC Substrates, HDI PCB, Semiconductor Packaging, Electronics Manufacturing, or similar industries.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 14644 cleanroom standards.
  • Hands-on understanding of HVAC systems, filtration technologies, and particle monitoring systems.
  • Expertise in SPC, DOE, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead critical contamination control and yield improvement initiatives.
  • Exposure to advanced cleanroom manufacturing and semiconductor-related technologies.
  • Regional and cross-functional stakeholder engagement across manufacturing operations.
  • Strong career development within a global technology manufacturing organisation.
  • Opportunity to influence product quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction on a large scale.



Contact
Isabelle De Costa
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078480
Phone number
+603 2302 4075

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kulim
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle De Costa
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4075
Job Reference
JN-082026-7078480

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.