Advanced Quality Engineer (NPI / Project Development)

HEPTAGON PHOTONICS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HEPTAGON PHOTONICS PTE. LTD.

is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead all product and process quality activities from concept through mass production, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and customer expectations are met. You will work with R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to apply DFQ/DFM/DFR, manage FMEA and Control Plans, lead APQP, and drive issue resolution using 8D and RCCA in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Optical/Photonics/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Physics.
• Minimum 7 years of quality or product engineering experience, including ≥3 years in NPI or Advanced Quality roles within optics/electronics/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001; IATF 16949 knowledge is an advantage).
• Proficiency in APQP, Control Plans, PFMEA/DFMEA, MSA, SPC, Process Validation, PPAP and related qualification methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Quality function in the project core team and lead all quality-related activities.
• Lead the NPI Quality Planning process and ensure quality deliverables are completed on time.
• Collaborate with R&D and Technical teams on DFQ/DFM/DFR principles and maintain FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and Verification & Validation Plans.
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) and participate in system/process/product audits to verify stability and control.
• Drive issue resolution using 8D, RCCA, DMAIC and interface with customers on quality topics.

Skills

APQP

Control Plans

PFMEA/DFMEA

MSA

SPC

Process Validation

PPAP

ISO 9001 knowledge

NPI

Quality Leadership

8D

5 Why

Fishbone Analysis

DOE

Statistical Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Optical/Photonics/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Physics

Tools

AOI/AVI systems

Job description

Aboutthe role

TheAdvanced Quality Engineer (AQE) serves as the quality lead for all product andprocess quality activities during the project development and industrializationstage. Reporting to Corporate Quality, the AQE works closely with the ProjectManager and Technical Lead to ensure all customer, internal, and regulatoryquality requirements are effectively built into the design and manufacturingprocess from concept through mass production. The AQE ensures new products aredeveloped right the first time, supporting a smooth transition to productionwith stable, compliant, and reliable quality performance in accordance with ISO9001 and customer expectations.

Keyresponsibilities

ProjectQuality Leadership

• Represent the Quality function in the project core team, providing leadership on all quality-related activities
• Participate in quotation and feasibility reviews, providing quality cost, risk, and resource input
• Define and track project quality objectives and metrics based on customer and corporate targets
• Lead the NPI Quality Planning process (APQP-based or equivalent) and ensure all quality deliverables are completed on time

Designand Validation Quality

• Collaborate with R&D and Technical teams to apply Design for Quality (DFQ), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles
• Lead preparation and maintenance of FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and Verification & Validation Plans
• Define and verify inspection and measurement methods; review and approve gauges, AOI/AVI systems, and test fixtures

Supplierand Process Readiness

• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) or equivalent submission per customer requirements
• Conduct or participate in system, process, and product audits to verify process stability and control
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure supplier and process capability readiness.

IssueManagement and Continuous Improvement

• Track and drive closure of quality issues using structured methods (8D, RCCA, DMAIC)
• Interface directly with customers on quality topics—requirements, issue resolution, documentation, and approval.
• Capture and sharelessons learnedfrom development phases for continual improvement.

Aboutyou

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Optical/Photonics/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of quality or product engineering experience, including ≥3 years in NPI or Advanced Quality or product quality roles within optics, electronics, semiconductor frontend/backend or other related manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001; IATF 16949 knowledge is an advantage)
• Good understanding of APQP or equivalent, Control Plan, PFMEA/DFMEA, MSA, SPC, Process Validation, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or equivalent qualification methodologies
• Experience in product development, NPI, process transfer, and manufacturing process qualification activities
• Experience leading customer qualification activities, including FAI, Process Validation, Reliability Validation, PPAP submissions, and customer audits
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, DOE, and statistical analysis tools
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate quality risks throughout the product and process development lifecycle
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales
• Experience in customer quality, supplier quality, or quality management roles is an advantage
• Knowledge of optical, semiconductor, photonics, precision manufacturing, or high-tech manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Self-driven, analytical, and capable of leading quality initiatives in a fast-paced and global manufacturing environment.
• Travel Required