Quality Assurance Engineer

ASSOCIATED SPRING STAMPING SOLUTIONS ASIA, PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSOCIATED SPRING STAMPING SOLUTIONS ASIA, PTE. LTD. seeks a QualityAssurance Manager to lead all quality activities ensuring adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and customer requirements.

The role focuses on robust PPAP submissions, inspection systems, metrology capability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will drive audits, corrective actions, and supplier quality management, while mentoring teams to uphold quality standards and achieve KPIs across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Familiar with stamping, machining, springs, or precision metal components.
• Hands‑on experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 13485 certification and audits.
• Strong working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA.
• Experience working as a Tier‑2 automotive supplier.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct internal audits, process audits, and layered process audits.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (8D, root cause analysis, effectiveness verification).
• Manage PPAP submissions (Level 3 and above), including PSW approval.
• Interface with customers on quality issues, audits, complaints, and scorecards.
• Lead customer problem resolution and warranty/field issue containment.
• Manage supplier quality performance, audits, and incoming quality issues.
• Oversee CMM and SmartScope programming, setup, and measurement validation.
• Ensure inspection plans, MSA, GR&R, and gauge calibration systems are effective.
• Validate measurement capability to meet customer drawing and GD&T requirements.
• Monitor process capability (Cp, Cpk) and drive continuous improvement.
• Support NPI, APQP, and process validation activities.
• Lead quality mindset and training on quality tools and standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Customer communication

Audit management

Detail orientation

Documentation discipline

Continuous improvement mindset

Results driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PPAP

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plan

SPC

MSA

Job description

Role Summary

The QualityAssurance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all quality‑related activities to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 13485, customer‑specific requirements, and internal quality standards. This role supports automotive Tier‑1 customers by ensuring robust PPAP submissions, effective inspection systems, metrology capability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Plan and conduct internal audits, process audits, and layered process audits.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (8D, root cause analysis, effectiveness verification).

Customer & Supplier Quality

• Manage PPAP submissions (Level 3 and above), including PSW approval.
• Interface with customers on quality issues, audits, complaints, and scorecards.
• Lead customer problem resolution and warranty/field issue containment.
• Manage supplier quality performance, audits, and incoming quality issues.

Inspection & Metrology

• Oversee CMM and SmartScope programming, setup, and measurement validation.
• Ensure inspection plans, MSA, GR&R, and gauge calibration systems are effective.
• Validate measurement capability to meet customer drawing and GD&T requirements.

Manufacturing Quality Control

• Ensure control plans, PFMEA, SOPs, and work instructions are implemented and followed.
• Monitor process capability (Cp, Cpk) and drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), APQP, and process validation activities.

People & Leadership

• Drive quality mindset and awareness throughout the organization.
• Provide training on quality tools and standards (APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA).

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Lead quality improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Ensure compliance with customer‑specific requirements (CSR) and statutory/regulatory needs.
• Report quality performance KPIs to management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing
• Familiar with stamping, machining, springs, or precision metal components is a must
• Hands‑on experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 13485 certification and audits.
• Strong working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA.
• Experience working as a Tier‑2 automotive supplier is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent customer communication and audit management skills
• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline
• Results‑driven with continuous improvement mindset

Preferred

• Experience supporting global automotive OEMs or Tier‑1 suppliers
• Exposure to medical components