Hays Hiring! Full Time Associate Director - Quality in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

My client is seeking to succession plan for their esteemed business in the medical device industry. This company is highly nuanced where you will experience true growth and learning in a global context. You will deal with international clients around the world while leading a strong team of technical experts consisting of multiple managers and engineers.

In this role, you will

• Lead end-to-end quality control for precision CNC machining, ensuring company's products meet engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
• Oversee advanced inspection and measurement systems (CMM, optical, surface roughness, gauges), ensuring robust MSA, calibration, and continuous improvement in accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive nonconformance and CAPA management, including root cause analysis of dimensional and machining defects, trend monitoring, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to strengthen process capability, support NPI, validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and machining transfers in a high-precision production environment.
• Manage supplier and incoming quality for machined and secondary-processed components, ensuring consistent conformance across the supply chain.
• Act as key customer quality interface, supporting audits, FAI/PPAP activities, and technical resolution of precision-related issues (tolerances, surface finish, dimensional control).

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Direct experience in QC for precision engineering / manufacturing industries
• Experience dealing with customers
• Someone who is assertive, responsible and who thinks of the bigger picture and team in decision making etc

Apply now if interested!

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