Quality Assurance Auditor | BD Singapore (Tuas)
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Join a global healthcare leader and help ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety. At BD, we're looking for a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Auditor to support incoming material inspections, supplier quality management, and GMP compliance within our manufacturing operations in Tuas.
A. General Accountabilities
- A1. Safety and ISO14001 Environmental Accountability Ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace by following company rules and procedures. Actively participate in identifying and eliminating potential safety hazards and in activities that promote recycling, resource reduction, and environmental sustainability.
- A2. Safety & Health Accountability Safety and health are important to BD. You are expected to observe all assigned safety programs and training in a timely manner to ensure work tasks are performed in accordance with safety guidelines and SOPs.
- A3. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Accountability Adhere to GMP rules and procedures at all times.
- A4. SOP/SWI Compliance Apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Work Instructions (SWI) in daily operations.
- A5. Code of Ethics Comply with the BD Code of Ethics at all times.
- A6. Incident Reporting Report all incidents/accidents, near misses, and deviations from plan. Participate in investigations when required.
- A7. Quality Incident Reporting Report all quality incidents, near misses, and non‑conformances from SOPs or specifications. Participate in investigations when required.
B. Operational Tasks
- B1. Incoming Material Inspection Perform visual, graphical and dimensional inspections on incoming materials and components. Verify Certificates of Conformance (COC), Certificates of Analysis (COA), test reports, and related documentation against purchase specifications and drawings. Ensure inspections comply with Good Documentation Practice (GDP), GMP and established SOPs. Complete inspections within required lead times to support production demand. Identify abnormalities immediately and elevate when necessary.
- B2. Supplier Feedback & Material Release Coordination Communicate discrepancies in incoming material documentations /products to suppliers promptly. Provide clear, accurate, and timely feedback on detected issues. Ensure all discrepancies are addressed before releasing materials. Highlight and elevate delays that may impact production. Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- B3. Non‑Conformance Handling Process non‑conforming materials in accordance with the Non‑Conformance Product Handling Procedure. Assist in supplier’s goods defect verification by performing sampling and data collection.
- B4. Quality Notification & Material Control Raise Quality Notifications (QN) and block or quarantine defective materials to prevent unauthorized use. Release materials/components only after verification confirms no quality issues.
- B5. Record Keeping & Audit Support Maintain accurate, traceable inspection records in compliance with ISO/QMS standards. Ensure proper storage, maintenance, and retention of inspection records. Support document retrieval for audits, customer inquiries, and internal reviews.
- B6. Prioritization & Quality Decision‑Making Prioritize inspections based on production urgency, criticality, and operational needs. Ensure timely and accurate disposition decisions to prevent production downtime. Apply risk‑based thinking for borderline or sample‑based evaluations. Maintain high accuracy in measurements, documentation, and reporting.
- B7. Database & SAP Reporting Update incoming database daily, clearly indicating materials requiring follow‑up. Generate weekly SAP reports to ensure all inspection lots are properly captured in database.
- B8. Internal Coordination Coordinate with internal teams for sample collection and urgent releases. Communicate promptly to avoid delays that could impact production. Escalate material issues that may affect release timelines.
- B9. Improvement initiatives and supplier qualification projects Participate in supplier qualification projects by assisting in data collection and inspection. Contribute improvement initiatives by optimizing workflow and process through Kaizen submission.
C. Supporting Tasks
- C1. Shift Communication Participate in daily shift change meetings to communicate inspection progress, issues, and priorities. Provide accurate updates to ensure smooth handover between shifts.
- C2. Continuous Improvement & Tool Support Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to enhance work processes, inspection methods, and workflow efficiency. Support calibration and maintenance of inspection tools when required.
- C3. Additional Responsibilities Perform any ad hoc tasks assigned by the supervisor or manager. Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment and support urgent inspection requests when needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 'O' Levels or equivalent.
- Competency assessment in accordance with assigned work tasks.
- Able to understand and use SAP and Microsoft Outlook.
- Minimum GCE 'O' Level or equivalent.
- Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, or regulated industries preferred.
- Familiarity with GMP, GDP, ISO/QMS requirements, and SAP is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality excellence.
Why Join BD?
Be part of a global medical technology company that improves lives every day. Work in a culture driven by quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Gain exposure to world‑class manufacturing and quality systems. Build a meaningful career advancing the world of health™.
Location: Tuas, Singapore
Primary Work Location SGP Tuas - Tuas Plant Additional Locations Work Shift SG 12B (Singapore)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.