QA MANAGER (MEP)

quality assurance management asia pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

quality assurance management asia pte ltd seeks an experienced MEP QA/QC Lead for Singapore-based projects. You will head the QA/QC team, manage ITPs, NCRs and test packages, and coordinate with clients and authorities. Fluency in English and extensive MEP QA/QC expertise are essential.

You will oversee welding, NDT, electrical tests and FAT/SAT, ensuring conformance to ASME B31.3, SEMI and local codes. Eligible Singaporean/PR or EP holders preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in MEP QA/QC for high‑tech facilities.
• At least 12 years in MEP QA/QC with 5+ years leading a QA/QC team.
• Experience with semiconductor fab, cleanroom, pharma or data centre environments.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, AWS/ISO welding standards, SEMI standards and local codes.
• ASNT / PCN NDT Level II (e.g. VT, PT, RT).
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector or AWS CWI.
• ISO 9001 internal auditor.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign and supervise the MEP QA/QC team and Deputy QC Manager across all MEP packages.
• Plan inspection coverage against the installation and commissioning programme, and adjust manpower as works progress.
• Coach engineers and inspectors, review their records, and run regular toolbox and QA briefings.
• Prepare and maintain the MEP Project Quality Plan, ITPs, inspection checklists and QA procedures.
• Review method statements, shop drawings, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welder qualifications and material submittals.
• Set up and maintain the NCR, RFI, weld-tracking and defects registers, and track closeout.
• Run internal quality audits and support client and authority audit.
• Oversee welding inspection, NDT review and piping test packages for process and utility piping.
• Oversee pressure, leak, flushing and cleanliness tests for high-purity gas, chemical and PCW systems.
• Oversee electrical inspections and tests (cable, insulation resistance, earthing, panels), and ACMV / HVAC installation checks.
• Witness FAT/SAT and support testing and commissioning.
• Attend progress and quality meetings, and present QA/QC status.
• Issue weekly and monthly QA/QC reports with KPIs: inspections done, weld repair rate, NCRs open and closed, test results.
• Handover: Lead defect and punch-list close-out before handover; Compile turnover packages: test records, certificates and as-built documents; Support authority inspections (e.g. SCDF, EMA) where required

Skills

Team leadership

QA/QC management

MEP systems

Welding inspection

NDT awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Key responsibilities

Team leadership

Lead, assign and supervise the MEP QA/QC team and Deputy QC Manager across all

MEP packages

Plan inspection coverage against the installation and commissioning programme, and

adjust manpower as works progress

Coach engineers and inspectors, review their records, and run regular toolbox and QA

briefings

Quality system

Prepare and maintain the MEP Project Quality Plan, ITPs, inspection checklists and QA

procedures

Review method statements, shop drawings, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welder

qualifications and material submittals

Set up and maintain the NCR, RFI, weld-tracking and defects registers, and track closeout

Run internal quality audits and support client and authority audit

Site inspection and testing

Make sure all hold and witness points are inspected and recorded before works

proceed

Oversee welding inspection, NDT review and piping test packages for process and

utility piping

Oversee pressure, leak, flushing and cleanliness tests for high-purity gas, chemical and

PCW systems

Oversee electrical inspections and tests (cable, insulation resistance, earthing,

panels), and ACMV / HVAC installation checks

Witness FAT/SAT and support testing and commissioning

Client interface and reporting

Act as the single point of contact with the main contractor for MEP quality

Attend progress and quality meetings, and present QA/QC status

Issue weekly and monthly QA/QC reports with KPIs: inspections done, weld repair rate,

NCRs open and closed, test results

Handover

Lead defect and punch-list close-out before handover

Compile turnover packages: test records, certificates and as-built documents

Support authority inspections (e.g. SCDF, EMA) where required

Requirements

Must have

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline

At least 12 years in MEP QA/QC, including at least 5 years leading a QA/QC team

Semiconductor fab, cleanroom or other high-tech facility experience (e.g. pharma, data

centre)

Hands-on knowledge of process and utility piping: high-purity gas, chemical, PCW,

CDA, vacuum, exhaust

Working knowledge ofASME B31.3, AWS / ISO welding standards, SEMI standards and

Singapore codes (SS 638, SCDF Fire Code)

Experience writing Project Quality Plans, ITPs and QA procedures, and running audits

Strong written and spoken English; able to present to clients and consultants

Singaporean / PR, or eligible for an Employment Pass

ASNT / PCN NDT Level II (e.g. VT, PT, RT)

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector orAWS CWI

ISO 9001 internal auditor

Testing and commissioning, FAT/SAT and turnover package experience

Experience with fab owners such as Micron, GlobalFoundries, VSMC, UMC or

STMicroelectronics

Chinese and English, spoken and written