Aviation Quality Engineer: Defect Prevention & Compliance

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) in Singapore is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met within the assigned operational area.

The role drives defect prevention, quality assurance, root cause analysis, risk management, and continuous improvement while working with Operations, Engineering, Planning, suppliers, customers, and the Quality team to promote First-Time-Right performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Quality, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within an aerospace MRO environment.
• Knowledge of CAAS, EASA Part 145 and AS9110 requirements.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, and Corrective Action methodologies.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as 8D, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans.
• Hands-on experience in leading investigations, CAPA implementation, and defect prevention.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification would be an advantage.
• Experience in Human Factors and Just Culture frameworks in aviation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CAAS, EASA Part 145, AS9110 and other applicable aviation regulations and quality standards.
• Provide quality oversight of production and maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to approved data, work instructions, and process controls.
• Support certification, documentation, and traceability requirements to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and quality reviews as required.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances, quality escapes, and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to ensure effective and sustainable corrective actions.
• Analyse quality data and trends to identify recurring issues and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive defect reduction and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

RCCA

8D problem solving

Process Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

PFMEA

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

Human Factors

Just Culture

Education

Degree in Engineering

Aerospace Quality

CAAS/EASA AS9110 knowledge

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

8D

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

Control Plans

Job description

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) in Singapore is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met within the assigned operational area.

The role drives defect prevention, quality assurance, root cause analysis, risk management, and continuous improvement while working with Operations, Engineering, Planning, suppliers, customers, and the Quality team to promote First-Time-Right performance.