Global Head of Quality & Excellence

Xp-Power; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

XP Power is seeking an accomplished Global Head of Quality to define and lead XP Power’s enterprise-wide quality system. This senior leadership role will establish a consistent global quality framework across our design, manufacturing and supply chain operations, strengthen customer confidence, and embed a culture of prevention, disciplined problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Working across regions and functions, the role will ensure that quality is built into every stage of the product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations or related field; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Significant senior quality leadership experience in a complex international manufacturing organisation.
• Proven success defining and deploying global quality strategy and operating model across sites/regions.
• Deep knowledge of QMS, ISO standards, audits, regulator compliance, supplier quality, NPI and product lifecycle quality.
• Strong use of APQP, FMEA, control plans, SPC, 8D, root‑cause analysis, Lean and Six Sigma.
• Proven ability to lead major customer escalations and improve supplier/manufacturing performance.
• Commercially astute and data‑driven with ability to translate risks into priorities.
• Global leadership with ability to influence across cultures and executives.
• Fluent English; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global quality strategy, governance model and multi‑year roadmap.
• Lead and develop the global Quality organisation across regions and sites.
• Own the global Quality Management System and ensure deployment across product lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, ISO requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Establish quality objectives, metrics and review routines; report to senior leadership.
• Drive a prevention‑focused culture with APQP, risk management and problem solving.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Service to embed quality.
• Govern major customer quality issues and ensure robust root cause analysis and action.
• Strengthen supplier quality strategy with qualification, audits and development.
• Sponsor global improvement programs to reduce defects and warranty exposure.
• Maintain an effective audit and compliance program and share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Quality strategy

Data-driven

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality/Operations

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Tools

APQP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Lean Six Sigma

Quality audits

Job description

XP Power is seeking an accomplished Global Head of Quality to define and lead XP Power’s enterprise-wide quality system. This senior leadership role will establish a consistent global quality framework across our design, manufacturing and supply chain operations, strengthen customer confidence, and embed a culture of prevention, disciplined problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Working across regions and functions, the role will ensure that quality is built into every stage of the product