Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor metrics and reduce manufacturing discrepancies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science, and at least 3 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in the semiconductor industry. Proficiency in quality analysis tools like Minitab and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles are required. This role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of quality engineering experience preferably in manufacturing or semiconductor industry.
• Professional qualifications in Quality will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles (Green Belt preferred).
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Creates and monitors metrics to better understand discrepant material trends.
• Investigates data trends for actions to reduce manufacturing generated discrepant material.
• Facilitates meetings to receive updates on tasks and projects.
• Provides training to Operations personnel.
• Determines root cause analysis for issues during assembly and test of systems.
• Uses lean six sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Quality analysis tools

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Creates and monitors metrics to better understand discrepant material trends.

Investigates data trends for actions and projects to reduce manufacturing generated discrepant material and scrap.

Assigns discrepant material reduction tasks and projects to personnel outside the Quality organization and tracks assignments to completion.

Facilitates meetings to receive updates on tasks and projects.

Provides training as necessary to Operations personnel.

In a few cases, may need to develop and implement operational sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub‑assemblies, and final assemblies and lead manufacturing engineering related projects as required.

Interfaces with other engineering functions to ensure new product has implemented changes which mitigate the risk of discrepant material being generated.

Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; drives correction actions; provides failure analysis report as required.

Uses lean six sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement projects.

Collaborates with Supplier Quality Engineers to minimize supplier‑caused quality non‑conformances.

Engages with Supplier Quality Engineers to manage responsiveness of suppliers to Mfg. issues with a focus on keeping manufacturing operational.

Engagement on stock purges or containments in manufacturing while working with the Manufacturing Engineers to assess the product and prevent a line down.

Follows up with Supplier Quality Engineers and keeps Manufacturing abreast of progress.

Evaluates work methods, procedures, and policies. Develops and maintains new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant qualifications.

At least 3 years of quality engineering experience preferably in manufacturing or semiconductor industry.

Professional qualifications in Quality will be an added advantage.

Proficiency in quality analysis tools and statistical software (e.g., Minitab).

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles (Green Belt preferred).

Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment across different time zones.