Manufacturing Quality Assurance Lead & Process Improvement

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd seeks a seasoned Quality Assurance leader to drive manufacturing QA across assembly operations. You will lead in-process and outgoing QA, perform root cause analysis, and oversee CAPA activities to ensure products meet customer and internal specifications.

Responsibilities include monitoring quality metrics, leading improvements, mentoring inspectors, and collaborating with engineering on QC plans and NPI quality controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical) or Materials Science.
• 5 years in Quality Assurance with 3 years in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of 8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP and change management.
• Good understanding of First Article Inspection concepts.
• Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-process and outgoing QA activities to meet customer requirements and standards.
• Monitor FPY, DPU, OQI and customer quality metrics to hit targets.
• Analyze trends and non-conformances to identify risks and improvements.
• Drive cross-functional quality improvement projects for efficiency.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and A3 tools.
• Manage CAPA and verification/validation to prevent recurrence.
• Review inspection records and Certificates of Conformance prior to shipment.
• Lead investigations of non-conforming materials and workmanship issues.
• Coach and develop quality inspectors to strengthen the inspection system.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve QC plans and checklists.
• Support NPI and product transfers with quality planning and controls.
• Oversee in-process, semi-finished, and outgoing product quality.
• Develop and optimize CMM measurement programs across LK, Zeiss, Mitutoyo.
• Perform dimensional inspections and validate measurement methods.
• Support setup and continuous improvement of inspection processes.

Skills

Quality leadership

CAPA & problem solving

Statistical methods (6-sigma, SPC, MSA

Root cause analysis

8D, FMEA, QFD

GD&T knowledge

Leadership communication

NPI involvement

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Tools

CMM programming LK

Zeiss / Mitutoyo measurement systems

Measurement instruments

Job description

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd seeks a seasoned Quality Assurance leader to drive manufacturing QA across assembly operations. You will lead in-process and outgoing QA, perform root cause analysis, and oversee CAPA activities to ensure products meet customer and internal specifications.

Responsibilities include monitoring quality metrics, leading improvements, mentoring inspectors, and collaborating with engineering on QC plans and NPI quality controls.