Operation Quality Assurance Engineer (System Integration)

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Quality Assurance leader to drive in-process and outgoing quality, lead CAPA, and supervise quality inspectors across assembly operations. You will collaborate with engineering to implement robust QC plans and measurement protocols, ensuring customer requirements and internal standards are met.

The role requires a strong background in 8D, FMEA, SPC and GD&T, plus hands-on experience with CMM programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical) or Material Science.
• 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, at least 3 years as a quality leader with supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of 8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QFD, 6-sigma, PPAP, and change management.
• Good understanding of First Article Inspection requirements.
• Statistical knowledge and 6-sigma expertise; Black/Green Belt preferred.
• Strong GD&T knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strategic, creative and systemic thinking.
• Excellent leadership and communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-process and outgoing QA to meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor FPY, DPU, OQI and customer metrics to hit targets.
• Analyze quality trends, defects, and non-conformance data for risks and improvements.
• Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive root cause investigations using 5 Why, Fishbone, A3 and 8D.
• Lead CAPA and verify/validate actions to prevent recurrence.
• Review and approve quality documentation, inspection records, and COC prior to shipment.
• Investigate and disposition non-conforming materials and workmanship issues.
• Coach inspectors to ensure competency and effective inspection execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering to improve QC plans and inspection criteria.
• Support NPI and product transfers with quality planning and controls.
• Oversee manufacturing QA across in-process, semi-finished, and outgoing quality.
• Develop and optimize CMM measurement programs with LK, Zeiss, Mitutoyo or equivalent.
• Perform dimensional inspections and validate measurement methods and routines.
• Support setup and continuous improvement of inspection processes and instructions.

Skills

Engineering degree

Leadership

8D / FMEA

PPAP

GD&T

First Article

Statistics

Six Sigma Belt

Reading drawings

Strategic thinking

Communication

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Tools

CMM LK

Zeiss CMM

Mitutoyo

Job description

Purpose

Responsible for leading manufacturing quality assurance activities across assembly operations to ensure products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and internal quality standards. The role drives quality performance through process control, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, customer complaint management, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing technical leadership to inspectors and cross-functional teams.

Key Area of Responsibilities

1. Lead and oversee in-process and outgoing quality assurance activities to ensure products meet customer requirements and quality standards.

2. Monitor and drive quality performance indicators such as FPY, DPU, OQI, and customer quality metrics to achieve operational targets.

3. Analyze quality trends, defects, and non-conformance data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

4. Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects to improve the process improvement in efficiency and effectiveness

5. Lead and drive for root cause investigations using quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, A3, and 8D methodologies.

6. Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and conduct verification and validation actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.

7. Review and approve quality documentation, inspection records, and Certificates of Conformance (COC) prior to product shipment.

8. Lead investigations and disposition of non-conforming materials, products, and workmanship-related issues.

9. Supervise, coach, and develop quality inspectors to ensure competency, compliance, and effective execution of inspection activities to strengthen the assembly quality inspection system.

10. Collaborate with engineering team to develop, implement, and continually improve quality control plans, inspection criteria, and manufacturing checklists.

11. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfer activities by ensuring quality planning, documentation, and inspection controls are established and effective

12. Responsible for manufacturing quality assurance including in-process quality, semi-finished product quality, and outgoing product quality.

13. Develop, create, and optimize CMM measurement programs using software such as LK, Zeiss, Mitutoyo, or equivalent measurement machine.

14. Perform dimensional inspections on components, assemblies, and tooling, and validate measurement methods and inspection routines.

15. Support set-up and continuous improvement of inspection processes, measurement systems, and inspection instructions.

Purpose

Responsible for leading manufacturing quality assurance activities across assembly operations to ensure products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and internal quality standards. The role drives quality performance through process control, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, customer complaint management, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing technical leadership to inspectors and cross-functional teams.

Key Area of Responsibilities

1. Lead and oversee in-process and outgoing quality assurance activities to ensure products meet customer requirements and quality standards.

2. Monitor and drive quality performance indicators such as FPY, DPU, OQI, and customer quality metrics to achieve operational targets.

3. Analyze quality trends, defects, and non-conformance data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

4. Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects to improve the process improvement in efficiency and effectiveness

5. Lead and drive for root cause investigations using quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, A3, and 8D methodologies.

6. Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and conduct verification and validation actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.

7. Review and approve quality documentation, inspection records, and Certificates of Conformance (COC) prior to product shipment.

8. Lead investigations and disposition of non-conforming materials, products, and workmanship-related issues.

9. Supervise, coach, and develop quality inspectors to ensure competency, compliance, and effective execution of inspection activities to strengthen the assembly quality inspection system.

10. Collaborate with engineering team to develop, implement, and continually improve quality control plans, inspection criteria, and manufacturing checklists.

11. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfer activities by ensuring quality planning, documentation, and inspection controls are established and effective

12. Responsible for manufacturing quality assurance including in-process quality, semi-finished product quality, and outgoing product quality.

13. Develop, create, and optimize CMM measurement programs using software such as LK, Zeiss, Mitutoyo, or equivalent measurement machine.

14. Perform dimensional inspections on components, assemblies, and tooling, and validate measurement methods and inspection routines.

15. Support set-up and continuous improvement of inspection processes, measurement systems, and inspection instructions.

Requirements

• Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical) or Material Science.
• 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance function, at least 3 years as a quality leader with supervisory experience in the manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and practice in 8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QFD, 6-sigma methodology, PPAP, change management.
• Good understanding of First Article Inspection requirements and expectations.
• Strong in statistical knowledge and 6-sigma methodology. Certified Black Belt or Green Belt preferred.
• Strong in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strategic, creative and systemic thinking.
• Excellent leadership and effective communicator with all levels of associates and management

Benefits

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