Engineer II (QA)

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED in Singapore is seeking an Engineer II (QA) to lead incoming quality, develop inspection plans, review FAI, and ensure all activities align with QMS structure and customer specs. You will guide IQ teams, coordinate calibration of test equipment, monitor NCRs, support internal and external audits, and drive continual improvement through CAPA and Lean Six Sigma.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold regulatory requirements and

Qualifications

• Minimum degree or diploma in Electronics/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing QA and IMS is preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 13485 and FDA/PMDA regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Looker Studio.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant procedures for Incoming Quality within QMS.
• Manage inspection plans and FAI documentation.
• Lead audits and supplier quality improvements.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance of QA equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and CAPA processes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QMS knowledge

ISO standards

Project management

Leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electronics/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Looker Studio

Oracle MRB

Job description

Requisition ID: 108537-0

Engineer II (QA)

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and responsible for maintaining Plant procedure for Incoming Quality and all its associated procedures and forms, that complies with QMS structure.
• Oversee the creation, review and management of all incoming parts/components/materials inspection control plans with reference to customer specifications and requirements, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and its associated inspection requirements and operations.
• Oversee the creation, review and management of all incoming parts/components/materials First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and documentations. Ensure timely qualifications of new and revised parts’/components’/ materials’ FAI operations, including documented records to support NPI.
• Provide advice and guide Incoming Quality personnel on incoming parts/components/materials specifications, incoming control plans and queries of non-conformance parts/components/materials.
• Support the CFT on product quality matters.
• Monitor, assess customer returns and work on corrections, corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and manufacturing process.
• Monitor, coordinate and manage all inspection, measurement and test equipment maintenance programs within IQE and IQA sections.
• Monitor, coordinate and manage all inspection, measurement and test equipment due for calibration within IQE and IQA sections.
• Manage and enforce counterfeit supplies avoidance measures and controls to ensure compliance to Corporate policies and Plant QMS requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining the need for qualification and validation of environment, equipment/tool/machine within IQE and IQA locations to remain in qualified and/or validated state.
• Conduct and actively participate in risk management matters and documentations that are associated with QMS, EMS, DCC and CAPA processes and systems.
• Conduct training on Plant procedure for Incoming Quality and all its associated procedures, work instructions and forms to peers and subordinates.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel to drive for continual improvement in product quality.
• Support in all 1st party, 2nd party and 3rd party audits.
• Organize and actively participate in internal audits (such as manufacturing process and ESD audits) where applicable and necessary.
• Actively participate and support in customer and supplier audits where applicable and necessary.
• Manage, coordinate and actively participate in all regulatory body audits and statutory organization inspections.
• Support in Supplier Quality performance and work with suppliers on incoming part/component/material quality matters for continual improvement.
• Support in managing suppliers by performing system and compliance audits on suppliers during supplier selection, qualification/evaluation and re-evaluation to ensure compliance to Regulatory, Corporate and Plant QMS requirements.
• Support in reviewing and approving NCMR’s with “Use-As-Is” depositions to ensure parts/materials/components in the Material Review Board (MRB) have been appropriately classified and qualified.
• Oversee the responses, reporting and timely submissions of Plant and Corporate driven performance reports in areas associated with the IQA operations and SQE functions.
• Play a key role in enforcing effective communication and social-interaction across all departments/sections whenever necessary.
• Assist, lead and collaborate with other departments/sections on departmental/sectional improvement projects to improve productivity, eliminate operational waste and increase efficiency of work.
• Lead / participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Assist and support the immediate superior and Plant appointed Management Representative (MR) to drive continuous improvement initiatives and strategies within the department/section through CAPA, Change Control, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Kaizen and Mini-company approaches.
• Other roles, responsibilities and duties as assigned in Corporate and Plant management system documentations, such as in Plant adopted procedures and work instructions.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and responsible for maintaining Plant procedure for Incoming Quality and all its associated procedures and forms, that complies with QMS structure.
• Oversee the creation, review and management of all incoming parts/components/materials inspection control plans with reference to customer specifications and requirements, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and its associated inspection requirements and operations.
• Oversee the creation, review and management of all incoming parts/components/materials First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and documentations. Ensure timely qualifications of new and revised parts’/components’/ materials’ FAI operations, including documented records to support NPI.
• Provide advice and guide Incoming Quality personnel on incoming parts/components/materials specifications, incoming control plans and queries of non-conformance parts/components/materials.
• Support the CFT on product quality matters.
• Monitor, assess customer returns and work on corrections, corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and manufacturing process.
• Monitor, coordinate and manage all inspection, measurement and test equipment maintenance programs within IQE and IQA sections.
• Monitor, coordinate and manage all inspection, measurement and test equipment due for calibration within IQE and IQA sections.
• Manage and enforce counterfeit supplies avoidance measures and controls to ensure compliance to Corporate policies and Plant QMS requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining the need for qualification and validation of environment, equipment/tool/machine within IQE and IQA locations to remain in qualified and/or validated state.
• Conduct and actively participate in risk management matters and documentations that are associated with QMS, EMS, DCC and CAPA processes and systems.
• Conduct training on Plant procedure for Incoming Quality and all its associated procedures, work instructions and forms to peers and subordinates.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel to drive for continual improvement in product quality.
• Support in all 1st party, 2nd party and 3rd party audits.
• Organize and actively participate in internal audits (such as manufacturing process and ESD audits) where applicable and necessary.
• Actively participate and support in customer and supplier audits where applicable and necessary.
• Manage, coordinate and actively participate in all regulatory body audits and statutory organization inspections.
• Support in Supplier Quality performance and work with suppliers on incoming part/component/material quality matters for continual improvement.
• Support in managing suppliers by performing system and compliance audits on suppliers during supplier selection, qualification/evaluation and re-evaluation to ensure compliance to Regulatory, Corporate and Plant QMS requirements.
• Support in reviewing and approving NCMR’s with “Use-As-Is” depositions to ensure parts/materials/components in the Material Review Board (MRB) have been appropriately classified and qualified.
• Oversee the responses, reporting and timely submissions of Plant and Corporate driven performance reports in areas associated with the IQA operations and SQE functions.
• Play a key role in enforcing effective communication and social-interaction across all departments/sections whenever necessary.
• Assist, lead and collaborate with other departments/sections on departmental/sectional improvement projects to improve productivity, eliminate operational waste and increase efficiency of work.
• Lead / participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Assist and support the immediate superior and Plant appointed Management Representative (MR) to drive continuous improvement initiatives and strategies within the department/section through CAPA, Change Control, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Kaizen and Mini-company approaches.
• Other roles, responsibilities and duties as assigned in Corporate and Plant management system documentations, such as in Plant adopted procedures and work instructions.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Degree or Diploma in Electronics / Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in the electronics manufacturing environment as QA Engineer or in related fields, especially in the IMS industry is preferred.
• Experience in incoming quality assurance and its daily operational deliverables will be an added advantage.
• Project Management and Leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ESD control or in the related field preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing in the PCBA environment or in related fields, and application of associated IPC standards preferred.
• Knowledge of International Industrial standards is required. (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820, US FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Japan PMDA MHLW Ordinance Number 169, MDSAP)
• Knowledge of Quality Tools, problem solving skills is preferred.
• Experience in operating Agile PQM, Agile PLM, Receiving Meastro, Inspection Meastro, SQR, Oracle and MRB is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Words and PowerPoint), Google Looker Studio.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma Management is preferred.
• Trained in FMEA and Technical Writing will be an added advantage.
• Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation works.
• Equipped with soft skills in managing people, leadership qualities, analytical and logical thinking are preferred.