Quality Assurance Engineer

SHINE PRECISION ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Singapore is seeking a Quality Management Representative to oversee the quality system in accordance with ISO 9001 standards. The role involves planning audits, managing calibrations, and ensuring compliance with quality requirements. Candidates should have a Higher Nitec in Precision Engineering or Quality Management and preferably ISO 9001 certification. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role. This position pushes for quality improvement and operational support.

Qualifications

• Higher Nitec or higher in Precision Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification is preferred.
• Experience acting as Management Representative (MR) is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in quality reporting, documentation control, and audit management.
• Familiar with FA, NPI, CMM inspection, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Experience in precision engineering or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as Management Representative (MR) for ISO 9001 certification.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate internal quality audits.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly quality reports to management.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Production on quality requirements.
• Manage calibration of measuring instruments and tools.
• Identify quality risks and process gaps.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards

Quality management

Education

Higher Nitec in Precision Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

Quality Control Plans

CMM inspection programs

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Quality System, ISO & Audit

• Act as Management Representative (MR) for ISO 9001 certification.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate internal quality audits and follow up corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain, review, and control all quality system documentation, procedures, and records.

Quality Reporting & Data Analysis (Core Focus)

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly quality reports to management.
• Track and analyze NCR status, customer return closure cycle time, DPPM, FA/NPI First Pass Yield, and audit findings.
• Monitor operational and quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support management reviews with accurate data and analysis.

FA / NPI & Quality Planning

• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Production on FA and NPI quality requirements.
• Create and maintain Quality Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and CMM inspection programs for new products.
• Monitor FA/NPI cycle time and drive continual improvement activities.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.

Customer & Supplier Quality Management

• Act as the primary liaison with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters.
• Manage customer feedback, Engineering Change Notices (ECN), and Non‑Conformance Reports (NCR).
• Ensure timely corrective actions, closure, and regular status updates.
• Escalate scrap and major quality issues to the Quality Manager immediately.

Calibration & Measurement Control

• Manage calibration of measuring instruments, equipment, and tools to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Maintain calibration schedules and records and ensure timely calibration.
• Coordinate with external calibration service providers when required.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Support

• Identify quality risks and process gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continual improvement initiatives and business continuity planning.
• Research and review technical and quality-related data for internal and customer needs.
• Track work schedules to meet reporting, audit, and submission deadlines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Higher Nitec or higher in Precision Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification is preferred.
• Experience acting as Management Representative (MR) is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in quality reporting, documentation control, and audit management.
• Familiar with FA, NPI, CMM inspection, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Experience in precision engineering or manufacturing environment preferred.