Quality Inspector: Incoming & First Article (Optics)

MKS Instruments; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Singapore is seeking a Quality Technician to support our expanding manufacturing site. The role focuses on incoming quality and sampling inspections for critical assemblies, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Responsibilities include performing inspections on optical components, mechanical parts, and cables, conducting FAI, and maintaining detailed records. The candidate will assist engineers in root-cause analysis and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Quality inspection, Quality tech or related roles.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing documents.
• Proficiency in using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on optical components, mechanical fabricated parts, and cables.
• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) for optics and related assemblies.
• Follow established sampling plans, inspection procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records, logs and reports.
• Assist engineers in the investigation of failures and defects in parts and components.
• Identify quality issues and recommend improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness.
• Support First Pass Yield improvement initiatives and assist in identifying root causes for manufacturing low Yield / quality issues.
• Apply continuous improvement concepts and techniques in daily work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor based on business needs.

Skills

Quality inspections

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Documentation

Measurement tools

Education

ITE / Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Optics metrology tools

Job description

MKS Instruments in Singapore is seeking a Quality Technician to support our expanding manufacturing site. The role focuses on incoming quality and sampling inspections for critical assemblies, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Responsibilities include performing inspections on optical components, mechanical parts, and cables, conducting FAI, and maintaining detailed records. The candidate will assist engineers in root-cause analysis and contribute to continuous