Associate, Operations Quality

Celestica

Quality Associate ensuring quality standards and thorough inspections within Celestica's manufacturing processes. Collaborating across departments to drive quality assurance initiatives and resolve issues.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeJohor Bahru • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform comprehensive inspections of incoming raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods, adhering to established procedures and quality plans.
Develop and maintain essential quality documentation, including detailed inspection reports, checklists, test plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Document all inspection results, test outcomes, and identified non-conformities accurately within designated systems (e.g., SAP, internal databases) and daily performance records.
Generate insightful reports on key quality metrics, defect trends, and the status of corrective/preventive actions for review by the QA team and supervisors.
Proactively identify, track, and report any product or process defects and deviations.
Facilitate collaboration with production, engineering, and other teams to conduct thorough root cause analyses and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.
Ensure strict control and segregation of non-conforming products until resolutions are achieved.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and defect prevention, and by supporting the execution of quality improvement projects.
Uphold excellent housekeeping standards within the QA department and confirm the exclusive use of calibrated instruments for inspections.
Promptly communicate any quality or compliance concerns to relevant stakeholders, including production, engineering, the QA team, and supervisors.
Lead investigations into complex quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformance reports, driving the root cause analysis process.
Initiate, drive, and monitor the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Analyze quality data to identify trends in product quality or defects, recommending and implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
Provide guidance and support to junior team members and foster strong collaboration with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, logistics) to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle.
Assist with technical inquiries from customers, providing detailed information regarding product quality or standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics) or a related Science/Technology field.
1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or quality control environment.
A genuine enthusiasm for quality assurance and a strong eagerness to learn new processes, technologies, and industry standards.
Skilled in using various inspection and measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and capable of interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
Exceptional attention to detail, capable of identifying even minor flaws or inconsistencies.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to articulate findings and collaborate effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
Solid knowledge of quality control concepts, methodologies, and testing techniques.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience leading troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., 8D method).
Experience in conducting internal audits and managing CAPA processes.
Familiarity with and strict adherence to Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and relevant industry regulations.
Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision, with the capacity to lead tasks.
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality controlroot cause analysisCorrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)inspection techniquestesting techniquesdata analysisprocess optimizationtechnical drawing interpretationquality documentationmanufacturing processes

Soft Skills

attention to detailinterpersonal communicationwritten communicationverbal communicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsteam collaborationindependent workproactive approachleadership