Manufacturing & Quality Specialist (Singapore /Malaysia)

actnano; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic materials technology company is seeking a Manufacturing & Quality Specialist to oversee manufacturing operations in APAC. This role requires expertise in process engineering and quality control to maintain high standards and ensure product specifications are met. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field, with 2–5 years of experience. Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus. The position involves extensive travel across APAC and to the United States.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in chemical process or quality engineering.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable.
• Candidate must be legally allowed to work in Singapore or Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing and production at contract manufacturing sites.
• Conduct on-site process reviews and quality control testing.
• Lead root cause investigations for quality issues.

Skills

Process engineering

Quality control

Statistical process control (SPC)

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Manufacturing & Quality Specialist – APAC

About actnano We are a dynamic materials technology company in Malden, MA. With a strong global technical team, we develop and manufacture coatings that protect printed circuit boards in electronics, allowing them to function in water-laden environments. We work with the biggest brands in the consumer electronics and automotive industries to increase product reliability and improve product performance in wet and humid conditions. Not only do we provide a portfolio of coatings, but we also work closely with our customers to help solve some of their most difficult problems through rapid innovation and ingenuity.

About this Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing & Quality Specialist to support and oversee manufacturing operations across the APAC region. This individual will serve as the regional technical expert for process engineering and quality control, with a critical focus on maintaining high manufacturing standards and ensuring products consistently meet customer specifications and delivery expectations. A bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related discipline is required, with 2–5 years’ experience in chemical process or quality engineering. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable. Candidate must be legally allowed to work in Singapore/Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing and production at in-region contract manufacturing sites.
• Conduct on-site process reviews and quality control testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished goods to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Lead root cause investigations for quality issues, define and implement CAPA.
• Drive initiatives to enhance quality, reduce variability, and increase cost efficiency.
• Develop and implement process monitoring plans using statistical tools (e.g., SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis) to drive continuous improvement and reduce process variability.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOPs, quality documentation, and manufacturing protocols in alignment with actnano’s global QMS.
• Support internal and external audits; familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management frameworks is preferred.
• Extensive travel (~60%) across APAC (China, Malaysia) and to the United States.

This position is based in Singapore/Malaysia.