Job Purpose
To ensure that products meet customer drawings, specifications, and company quality requirements throughout the manufacturing process. The IPQC is responsible for carrying out first-piece and in-process inspections, identifying quality abnormalities, controlling non-conforming products, and supporting production to maintain consistent product quality.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. First Piece Inspection
- Perform first-piece / first-off inspection before mass production continues.
- Verify dimensions, tolerances, appearance, threads, holes, and other drawing requirements.
- Ensure the correct drawing revision, specification, and inspection criteria are being used.
- Confirm inspection results and inform Production when the first piece is accepted or rejected.
B. In-Process Inspection
- Conduct in-process inspections according to the inspection plan, control plan, drawing, work instruction, or sampling frequency.
- Monitor critical dimensions during machining to ensure the process remains within specification.
- Carry out random or scheduled inspections at production machines.
- Check workmanship and visual appearance for defects such as scratches, dents, burrs, tool marks, damage, or contamination.
- Verify operators are performing required self-inspection where applicable.
C. Measuring Equipment
- Use appropriate measuring instruments such as:
- Vernier caliper
- Micrometer
- Height gauge
- Pin gauge
- Thread plug / ring gauge
- Bore gauge
- Profile projector
- CMM or other measuring equipment where trained
- Ensure measuring equipment is within valid calibration status before use.
- Handle and maintain measuring equipment properly.
D. Quality Documentation
- Record inspection results accurately in inspection reports and quality records.
- Maintain traceability of inspected parts, including part number, lot/batch number, machine, operator, and inspection status where required.
- Ensure quality records are complete, clear, and properly maintained.
- Report any abnormal or out-of-specification results to the relevant QA and Production personnel.
E. Non-Conforming Product Control
- Identify and segregate non-conforming or suspected parts.
- Clearly identify parts as OK, Hold, Reject, Rework, or Pending Inspection according to company procedures.
- Prevent rejected or suspected parts from being mixed with accepted products.
- Raise or assist in preparing NCR / non-conformance records when required.
- Support investigation and follow-up of quality problems.
F. Production Quality Support
- Inform Production Supervisor, QA Engineer, or relevant personnel immediately when abnormalities are detected.
- Support Production in identifying possible causes of dimensional or quality problems.
- Reinspect parts after machine adjustment, tool change, rework, or corrective action.
- Confirm product quality before production resumes when required.
- Monitor recurring defects and escalate repeated quality issues.
G. Quality System & Continuous Improvement
- Follow company Quality Management System procedures and work instructions.
- Support ISO 9001 and customer quality requirements.
- Participate in corrective action, preventive action, MRB, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities when required.
- Support internal and external audits when necessary.
- Maintain good 5S and housekeeping within the inspection and production areas.
Qualification & Experience
- Minimum SPM / Certificate / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.
- Experience in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment is an advantage.
- Fresh graduates with suitable technical knowledge may also be considered.
- Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances is required.
- Experience using measuring instruments is preferred.
Pay: RM1,900.00 - RM2,200.00 per month
Work Location: In person