IPQA Assistant Engineer (Tuas)

Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte.) Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte.) Ltd. in Singapore Tuas site is seeking an IPQA engineer to manage in-process non-conformance cases, contain issues, and support containment actions.

You will participate in root cause investigations, data collection and reporting, and ensure quality issues are addressed promptly. You will support continuous improvement, maintain QMS documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across production, engineering and procurement to sustain product

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Quality Engineering or equivalent.
• Positive attitude with good communication skills.
• Scientific problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Experience with quality systems and process improvements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review production quality issues and initiate containment actions to prevent further defects.
• Support root cause investigations and data analysis using PDCA, 8D, FMEA, 5-Why and SPC.
• Monitor quality KPIs and defect trends; escalate critical issues impacting customers or production.
• Analyze quality trends and participate in Kaizen or digital transformation projects.
• Maintain NCR/ investigation records in the QMS; ensure document control and retention.
• Perform ad-hoc assignments or committee tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

NCR management

Root cause analysis

Quality monitoring

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Education

Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Quality Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: In-Process Quality Assurance (IPQA)

Report to: Section Head of Conformance Assurance

Functional Relationships with: Equipment Engineering, Yield Engineering, Production, Product Design,

Procurement, Production Planning.

POSITION PROFILE

Based in: Singapore

Job site: Tuas

The successful candidate managing in-process non-conformance cases and ensuring effective containment and handling quality issues. The role supports root cause investigations, quality performance monitoring, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction. In addition, the engineer support continuous improvement initiatives, ensures compliance with QMS, safety, and environmental requirements, and supports cross-functional projects and organizational activities.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Non-Conformance Management

  • Review and assess quality issues detected during production. Initiate containment actions to prevent further defective products from proceeding to the next process. Coordinate material segregation, hold, rework, scrap, or concession decisions. Monitor non-conformance (NC) cases and ensure timely closure.

• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving

  • Support investigation on product defects and process abnormalities.

  • Support problem solving and data analysis using Scientific and evidence-based actions using PDCA, 8D, FMEA, 5-Why, SPC or equivalent methods.

  • Verify root causes through experiments, data validation, and process observations.

  • Document findings and present investigation results to stakeholders.

• Quality Performance Monitoring and Control

  • Monitor the quality KPI and defect trends. Identify potential risks before becoming major quality issues. Escalate critical quality issues that may impact customers, safety, or production.

• Continuous Improvement

  • Analyse quality trends and identify improvement opportunities. Participate in Kaizen or digital transformation projects. Initiate to reduce defects, waste, and process variation. Standardize best practices across departments or manufacturing sites. Support automation and system improvements to enhance quality management effectiveness.

• Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain detailed records of NCRs, investigations, and resolutions in the Quality Management System (QMS). Ensure proper document control and record retention compliance withISO 9001, safety regulation, environment compliance.

• Ad-hoc Assignments

  • Perform secondary appointments (e.g. CFT, committees), tasks and projects assigned by direct supervisor/superior.

ABILITY/COMPETENCY REQUIRED:

• Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Quality Engineering or equivalent.

• Positive attitude, good inter-personal and communication skills are compulsory

• Scientific Problem-Solving Competency

• Technical and Analytical Capability