QA LEAD - Mechatronics | NTS Singapore

NTS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual Wage Supplement

Term Life & Medical Insurance Coverage

18 days of Annual Leave

Job summary

NTS Singapore is seeking a QA Lead in Mechatronics to drive quality excellence across the business. You will lead the QMS, manage customer quality performance, and develop a high-performing team of Quality Engineers and QA/QC Inspectors.

You will be the primary quality contact for customers, handling escalations, root-cause analysis, and CAPA to ensure robust quality across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years quality engineering/management in mechatronics/precision environments; strong production experience.
• 3+ years leading Quality Engineers/teams with proven development track record.
• Strong experience in customer quality, audits, escalations, corrective actions.
• Excellent understanding of mechatronic systems and manufacturing processes.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS, and quality methodologies (8D, 5 Why, PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Experience with CAPA, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QMS and drive quality excellence across the Mechatronics business.
• Act as primary quality interface for key customers and manage escalations.
• Develop and coach a team of Quality Engineers and QA/QC Inspectors.
• Lead investigations, root-cause analysis, and timely corrective actions.
• Drive CAPA effectiveness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee internal and external audits and support NPI/QMS readiness.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve process capability.

Skills

Leadership

Quality engineering

Mechatronics

Customer management

Root Cause Analysis

8D

PFMEA

Audits

CAPA

QMS ISO 9001

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Quality Engineering

Tools

QMS software

SPC

MSA/Gage R&R

Cp/Cpk

FAI

Control Plans

8D

Job description

At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day, we work on unique solutions to complex challenges. Whether it’s ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.

Want to drive quality excellence, strengthen customer relationships and lead continuous improvement in a high-tech manufacturing environment? Are you passionate about mechatronics, developing teams and exceeding customer expectations?

Then get started as QA Lead – Mechatronics at NTS Singapore, and let’s make it possible together.

Job Description

As QA Lead at NTS Singapore, you will be responsible for driving quality excellence across the Mechatronics business by leading the Quality Management System (QMS), managing customer quality performance, and developing a high-performing team of Quality Engineers and QA/QC Inspectors.

You will act as the primary quality representative for key customers, serving as the single point of contact for customer quality escalations and ensuring timely resolution of complex technical and quality issues. Leveraging your strong technical understanding of mechatronics modules and manufacturing processes, you will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, and customers to deliver robust quality performance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will also play a key role in strengthening quality culture, standardizing quality processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Mechatronics business.

Furthermore, your key responsibilities are

• Partner closely with the Quality Manager to drive the continuous improvement, effectiveness, and standardization of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the Mechatronics business, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, customer‑specific requirements, and business objectives.

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Quality Engineers and QA/QC Inspectors supporting customer programs and manufacturing operations.

• Serve as the primary NTS quality interface for customers and act as the single point of contact for all customer quality escalations.

• Lead customer complaint investigations and ensure effective root cause analysis, corrective actions, and timely communication to customers.

• Establish strong customer relationships and drive customer satisfaction through proactive quality management and issue resolution.

• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing, process, assembly, and product quality issues involving mechatronics modules and systems.

• Drive standardization and deployment of quality processes, procedures, inspection plans, control plans, and risk mitigation activities across the organization.

• Monitor and improve key quality metrics, including customer complaints, PPM, yield, non‑conformances, rework, cost of poor quality, and on‑time closure of corrective actions.

• Lead internal audits, customer audits, management reviews, and external certification audits.

• Drive CAPA effectiveness and structured problem‑solving using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Analysis, and PFMEA.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), qualification activities, and production readiness reviews to ensure robust quality planning and risk management.

• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to improve process capability, manufacturing robustness, and product quality performance.

• Support supplier quality improvement and escalation activities when required.

• Foster a culture of quality ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 7+ years of quality engineering/management experience in a mechatronics, precision engineering, electromechanical, or complex assembly production environment. Strong mechatronics production experience is essential. Cleanroom experience is an advantage.

• 3+ years of experience leading Quality Engineers/teams, with a proven track record of developing teams and driving quality improvements.

• Strong experience in customer quality, escalations, audits, corrective actions, and quality improvement programmes, including customer‑facing activities.

• Strong technical understanding of mechatronic systems, precision assemblies, and manufacturing processes, with the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and assembly‑related quality issues.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001/QMS and quality methodologies, including 8D, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, Cp/Cpk, and FAI.

• Good understanding of precision assembly, machining, sheet‑metal fabrication, and mechatronics manufacturing processes.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to work visibly and effectively across the organisation and with customers.

• Results‑driven and persistent, with the ability to influence stakeholders, challenge existing ways of working, and drive sustainable cultural and process improvements together with cross‑functional leadership peers.

• Internal or Lead Auditor certification is an advantage.

Your terms of employment

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions to complex challenges. You get the freedom and confidence to fully use and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest both in technology and in you as a future colleague!

Your unique challenge at NTS includes at least the following conditions:

• Competitive salary;

• Annual Wage Supplement;

• Term Life & Medical Insurance Coverage;

• 18 days of Annual Leave.

About NTS

We deliver unique solutions to complex challenges and drive technological advancement for our customers. By combining development, manufacturing and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing the supply chain together. We combine the best skills and brightest ideas into a working system for the world’s most advanced Semiconductor, Opto‑Mechatronics and Analytical solutions. For this reason, we have grown into a Tier‑1 supplier to OEMs and an international player operating from various production sites in Europe, Asia and the US.

Although we offer our teams around the world a great place to work, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is our people. Their excellent manufacturing skills, customer‑focused mindset and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That’s why we take every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship and our successes.