Corporate QAQC Engineer

CHINA HARBOUR (SINGAPORE) ENGINEERING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist to develop and maintain quality systems in line with ISO 9001 standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage audits and training programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, providing QA guidance, and developing quality metrics. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the corporate QMS.
• Lead audits to assess compliance with the QMS.
• Provide QA/QC guidance to project teams.
• Plan and conduct quality audits and follow up on findings.
• Develop quality performance metrics and KPIs.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO standards

Leadership skills

Proficiency in audit techniques

Communication skills

Experience in document control

Quality reporting tools

Education

GCE O-Level / Diploma Holder or Higher

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

1) Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight

• Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate QMS in line with ISO 9001 or other relevant standards.
• Ensure consistency in quality practices across all projects and business units.
• Lead audits (internal and external) to assess compliance with the QMS.
• Prepare Standard Operation Procedures for each works activities operation, including Hazard & Risk Analysis of works to be carried out and their progressive improvement amendments and changes.

2) Policy & Procedure Development

• Create and standardize quality policies, procedures, inspection test plans (ITPs), and work instructions.
• Ensure QA/QC documentation is updated and accessible.
• Assist the team of site engineer and technicians to ensure works carried out are in order.
• Coordinating with the site QAQC Team on matters relating to quality of the works and methods on executing the works in accordance with the submitted and approved ‘Standard Operation Procedures’.
• Checking and verifying that the approved Quality Control System is implemented and maintained at the project site.

3) Project Support and Governance

• Provide QA/QC guidance and submit to Manager / Director for review prior to furnish oversight to project teams.
• Review and approve project-specific QA/QC documentation (e.g., Quality Plans, Method Statements).
• Monitor QA/QC performance indicators across projects and provide feedback.

4) Audit and Compliance

• Plan and conduct corporate-level quality audits (internal, supplier, and subcontractor audits).
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance on all quality matters.
• Coordinating quality audits performed by the Engineer and third parties.
• Ensuring latest quality system document revisions are distributed and used by Project / Dept.
• To conduct quarterly Project’s Quality Evaluation Report

5) Training & Development

• Identify quality training needs and propose training programs for QA/QC staff and other employees for QESH Director to review.
• Asst QESH Dept to promote a quality culture across the organization.

6) Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain quality performance metrics and KPIs.
• Analyze non-conformities, defects, and root causes, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on quality performance and risks.
• Identify Nonconformities and executing Nonconformities Notification, with follow up that Corrective actions been taken and recommend preventive Measure & Actions.

7) Supplier & Subcontractor Quality Assurance

• Pre-qualify suppliers and subcontractors based on quality criteria.
• Audit and evaluate supplier/subcontractor QA/QC systems and performance.
• Ensure materials and services meet required specifications and standards.

8) Interface with Other Departments

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and EHS teams to ensure quality integration.
• Act as the corporate representative for quality-related discussions when assigned by Manager or Director with clients or regulatory bodies.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, QA/QC processes, and industry codes (e.g., BS, EN, ASTM, SS).
• Proficiency in audit techniques, quality tools.
• Leadership and communication skills for managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience in document control systems and quality reporting tools.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor feedback from projects and employees to identify areas for process improvement.
• Assist in implementing best practices to enhance Quality performance and compliance.

Minimum Qualification

• Minimum GCE O-Level / Diploma Holder or Higher.
• With Quality Background – Minimum 5yrs.
• Familiar with ISO 9001.
• Good communication skills and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).