Quality Initiatives Manager

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks a Quality Manager to lead strategic quality transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include conducting gap analyses, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has substantial quality management experience and a strong background in leading improvement projects. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual performance incentive

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience with a Master’s or 8 years with a Bachelor’s in quality management.
• Proven track record in leading quality improvement projects.
• Experience in quality solution simulation and validation.

Responsibilities

• Align quality initiatives with strategic goals.
• Conduct gap analyses for quality improvement.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication.

Skills

Quality management experience

Cross-functional project leadership

Simulation modeling

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award‑winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Position Summary

Lead strategic quality transformation initiatives by aligning with the organization’s quality blueprint. Conduct gap analysis across processes and systems to identify improvement opportunities. Collaborate cross‑functionally to design and simulate innovative quality solutions before transitioning them into full‑scale programs. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, cross‑functional engagement, and data‑driven decision‑making.

This role also serves as a subject matter expert in quality tools, mentoring others and helping develop internal expertise. The manager supports and contributes to company‑wide continuous improvement projects and participates in 8D problem‑solving sessions to help resolve complex quality issues.

Responsibilities:

• Align quality initiatives with strategic transformation goals and enterprise quality blueprint.
• Participate in problem‑solving sessions for 8D, helping teams identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct organizational studies and gap analyses to identify areas for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and develop tailored quality solutions.
• Simulate and validate proposed solutions to ensure effectiveness and scalability.
• Prepare initiatives for transition into formal program/project implementation.
• Benchmark industry best practices and integrate relevant methodologies into solution design.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication throughout initiative lifecycle.
• Support change management and training efforts to ensure successful adoption of solutions.
• Provide strategic updates and recommendations to leadership based on initiative outcomes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in quality tools and practices, offering guidance across teams.
• Mentor and coach employees to improve their skills in using quality tools and methodologies.
• Help develop internal subject matter experts by organizing training sessions and sharing best practices.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 6 years (Master) or 8 years (Bachelor) of experience in quality management or improvement initiatives.
• Proven track record in leading cross‑functional quality improvement projects.
• Experience in simulation modeling and validation of quality solutions.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO, IATF and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent quality certification is an advantage.

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees in order to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market‑based base pay, an annual pay‑for‑performance incentive plan, and we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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