My industrial training as an SQA trainee at Marelli Automotive Lighting Malaysia provided me with invaluable hands-on experience in quality assurance, supplier collaboration, and problem-solving, while enhancing my technical and soft skills for a successful career in the automotive industryThe good things- Learned about management and office equipment
- Ensures product reliability and compliance with industry standards
- Hands-on experience with advanced tools like SAP and quality management systems
- Improves communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills through supplier meetings and interdepartmental coordination
- Involves participation in new projects, trial orders, and supplier meetings and providing a broad understanding of the supply chain
- Soft skill in Microsoft Office, documentations and can work under pressure
The challenges- Managing collaboration with multiple departments, such as production, engineering, and purchasing, to address quality issues effectively
- Unexpected defects or urgent changes to parts during testing demanded quick problem-solving and adaptability
- Balancing multiple tasks like attending meetings, preparing reports
- Representing my industrial supervisor during supplier meetings provided an opportunity to take initiative and demonstrate leadership skills