Assistant QA Manager

lixin engineering contractor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

lixin engineering contractor is seeking an Assistant QA Manager in Singapore to support the Quality Assurance function and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. The role covers marine engineering, ship repair, fabrication, and offshore activities, with a focus on audits, inspections, and continuous process improvements.

The successful candidate will help manage QMS, coordinate with project teams and QC inspectors, and monitor welding, piping, and mechanical works

Qualifications

• Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of QA/QC experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore, marine engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO 9001 and company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, classification society requirements, and marine regulations.
• Support document control: procedures, work instructions, quality records.
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits and support external audits by customers and authorities.
• Monitor CAPA and verify effectiveness; coordinate with teams to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QA/QC experience

Audits & Inspections

Education

Diploma in Marine Engineering

Tools

CSWIP 3.1 / Welding Inspector

Job description

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Company

We are a leading marine and offshore services provider specializing in ship repair, shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, marine engineering, and offshore projects. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant QA Manager to support our Quality Assurance function and ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Job Summary

The Assistant QA Manager will assist in managing the Quality Assurance system, ensuring that all marine engineering, ship repair, fabrication, and offshore activities meet established quality standards. The role involves supporting audits, inspections, process improvements, and quality control initiatives across operations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System

• Assist in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, classification society requirements, and applicable marine regulations.
• Support document control activities, including procedures, work instructions, and quality records.

Audits & Compliance

• Plan and conduct internal quality audits.
• Support external audits by customers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify effectiveness.

Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Review inspection and test plans, quality procedures, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, production, and QC inspectors to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Monitor fabrication, welding, piping, mechanical, and electrical works for compliance with standards and specifications.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of QA/QC experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore, marine engineering.

Technical Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with marine and offshore industry standards.
• Experience with welding inspections, fabrication processes, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of classification society requirements such as: Lloyd's Register; DNV Bureau Veritas; ABS.
• CSWIP 3.1 TWI Welding Inspector Certification preferred

Salary: SGD3,500.00 to 4,300.00