Associate Manager, Quality Engineering (Supply Chain & Integrated Logistics)

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Benefits

Training/Career Progression

Job Security

Job summary

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) seeks a senior Quality Leader to head the Quality function within the Supply Chain & Integrated Logistics Organization Business Unit. The role ensures independent quality assurance, governance and leadership to establish and continuously improve the Quality Management System and SAESL Operating System Standards.

It also ensures regulatory compliance, product integrity and efficient end-to-end supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or Maintenance within aerospace, aviation or other regulated industries.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems, process assurance, investigations, supplier discrepancy management and continuous improvement.
• Experience in warehouse operations, material control or inventory management is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of CAAS SAR-145, EASA Part-145, AS9110 and aviation supply chain quality practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent Quality assurance of aircraft engine parts and materials across the complete supply chain lifecycle with robust quality controls.
• Assure material integrity, traceability and product protection per regulatory and customer requirements.
• Develop and continually improve Operating System Standards and Quality standards governing material handling and inventory control.
• Provide independent Quality oversight of incoming material acceptance and manage discrepancies until resolution.

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Structured problem solving

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About SAESL

A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services.

A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair businesses. As a result of sustained business growth, SAESL has continued to expand its facilities and develop new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports our best-in-class engine turnaround times.

Why Join SAESL

• Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
• Training/Career Progression Opportunities
• Job Security

Job Summary

To lead the Quality function for the Supply Chain & Integrated Logistics (SC&IL) Organisation Business Unit (OBU), serving as the Quality Business Partner by providing independent quality assurance, governance and professional leadership. The role works closely with operational and functional stakeholders, including the respective OBU Quality teams, to establish, maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and SAESL Operating System Standards. The role also ensures regulatory compliance, product integrity and operational performance across the end-to-end supply chain. Through risk-based assurance, investigation of material quality issues, Supplier Discrepancy Report (DR) management and continual improvement initiatives, the role enables safe, reliable and efficient supply chain operations.

Job Responsibilities

End-to-End Parts Assurance

• Lead independent Quality assurance of aircraft engine parts and materials across the complete supply chain lifecycle by establishing, implementing and sustaining effective Quality controls covering receiving inspection, Goods Receipt (GR), warehousing, storage, preservation, inventory management, picking, kitting, material issue to Operations, returns, quarantine, scrap and final inventory disposition.
• Assure material integrity, traceability and product protection are maintained in accordance with regulatory and customer requirements, the Quality Management System and SAESL Operating System Standards.
• Develop, deploy and continually improve Operating System Standards and Quality standards governing material handling, identification, preservation, packaging, storage conditions and inventory control to minimise material deterioration, damage, foreign object contamination, misidentification and loss of traceability, while supporting operational readiness and product integrity.
• Provide independent Quality oversight of incoming material acceptance by ensuring discrepancies, documentation deficiencies and non-conforming materials are identified, contained and managed through the Supplier Discrepancy Report (DR) process until effective resolution, preventing non-conforming materials from progressing through the supply chain into maintenance operations.

Supply Chain Quality Assurance

• Partner with the Supply Chain & Integrated Logistics leadership team to establish, maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System and SAESL Operating System Standards, while providing independent assurance that operational processes remain compliant, effective and capable of consistently delivering safe, reliable and right-first-time outcomes.
• Plan and execute risk-based Quality assurance activities through Operating System Standards verification, process compliance reviews, Product Safety assessments, E2E Assurance, Zero Defects initiatives and effectiveness reviews to verify that process controls are present, suitable, operating and effective.
• Lead investigations into material quality events, supplier discrepancies and Product Safety concerns by applying structured problem-solving methodologies to identify systemic causes, validate corrective and preventive actions, facilitate organisational learning and implement lessons learnt across relevant areas to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with the respective OBU Quality teams to effectively manage quality risks across organisational interfaces by coordinating investigations, sharing lessons learnt, aligning corrective actions and assuring the seamless transition of material quality from Supply Chain into maintenance operations.

Supplier Quality Management

• Lead the management of Supplier Discrepancy Reports (DR) arising from receiving inspection, warehouse operations and operational support activities by coordinating investigations, supplier engagement, containment, material disposition and corrective actions to ensure timely resolution, safeguard product integrity and minimise operational disruption.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and analyse discrepancy trends to identify systemic improvement opportunities. Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Planning, Operations and the respective OBU Quality teams to strengthen supplier capability, improve incoming material quality, reduce Cost of Non-Quality and prevent recurrence of supplier-related quality issues.
• Partner with the Airworthiness & Audit team by providing supplier quality performance data, discrepancy trends and operational quality intelligence to support supplier audits, supplier surveillance and supplier performance reviews. Support the implementation and verification of corrective actions arising from supplier audit findings while maintaining the independence of supplier assurance activities.

Quality Performance, Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain Quality governance processes, SAESL Operating System Standards, dashboards and performance reporting that provide meaningful visibility of compliance, Product Safety, operational performance, supplier quality and business risks to support informed management decision-making.
• Lead Quality and Operating System performance reviews by monitoring key performance indicators, Operating System maturity, compliance trends and improvement initiatives to identify priorities, strengthen organisational capability and support the achievement of business objectives.
• Lead, coach and develop the Quality Engineer while fostering a collaborative Quality culture built on prevention, accountability, Product Safety and continual improvement. Build strong partnerships with the respective OBU Quality teams and cross-functional stakeholders to drive consistent application of Operating System Standards, organisational learning and sustainable business performance.

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or Maintenance within the aerospace, aviation or other regulated industries.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems, process assurance, investigations, supplier discrepancy management and continuous improvement.
• Experience in warehouse operations, material control or inventory management will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of CAAS SAR-145, EASA Part-145, AS9110 and aviation supply chain quality practices is preferred.
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems, SAESL Operating System, Product Safety and risk-based assurance principles.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft material traceability, warehouse operations, logistics and inventory management.
• Competent in structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, investigation methodologies and process improvement.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and business analytics tools, such as Power BI.