QA Manager

WONG HING LONG TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal industry is seeking a Quality Manager to develop and oversee quality systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, managing teams, and focusing on continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-6 years experience in quality management, preferably metal industry.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 standards and leadership skills.
• Experience with metallurgical properties is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control and assurance systems for metal products.
• Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards.
• Manage and train quality control personnel.

Skills

Quality Control Principles

Testing Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership

Education

Certifications in Quality Management

Tools

Quality Management Software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and Implementing Quality Systems:Designing, implementing, and maintaining quality control and assurance systems for the company's metal products.
• Overseeing Quality Control:Managing and supervising teams of inspectors and quality control personnel.
• Ensuring Compliance:Ensuring the company's quality management system (QMS) meets requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001 and other industry-specific standards.
• Customer Interaction:Working with project management and customer service teams to address customer requirements, complaints, and feedback related to product quality.
• Product Testing and Evaluation:Overseeing the implementation of testing and evaluation methods to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Continuous Improvement:Identifying areas for improvement in the production process and quality control procedures to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Documentation and Reporting:Maintaining accurate quality records, generating reports on quality performance, and communicating findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Training and Development:Providing guidance and training to quality control personnel on quality standards, testing procedures, and best practices.
• Budget Management:Managing the department's budget and ensuring sufficient resources are available for quality assurance activities.
• Risk Assessment:Identifying potential quality risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaboration:Working with other departments (e.g., production, engineering, sales) to ensure quality is integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Auditing:Conducting or overseeing internal and external audits to assess the effectiveness of the QMS.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical Expertise:Strong understanding of quality control principles, testing methodologies, and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, API Q1).
• Leadership and Management:Proven ability to lead and manage a team of quality control professionals.
• Communication Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Experience:Typically requires a minimum of 3-6 years of experience in quality management, with experience in the metal industry preferred.
• Certifications:Relevant certifications in quality management (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Manager) or specific industry certifications (e.g., Certified Welding Inspector).
• Knowledge of Metallurgy:Familiarity with metallurgy properties of metal products can be advantageous.
• Computer Skills:Proficiency in using quality management software and other relevant computer applications.