Senior/ Engineer, Quality

REC Solar; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the solar industry is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance and supplier management. The role involves driving improvement in process and product quality, managing quality systems, and maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 standards. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required.
• Experience in QMS and ISO 9001 audits preferred.
• Proficiency in quality tools for problem-solving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality through audits and rating systems.
• Develop and implement quality control plans.
• Ensure compliance with quality management system standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP)

Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)

Job description

This is a quality engineering position. The incumbent shall execute the quality assurance role with good technical rationale and understanding, acquired from developing an appreciation of the industry practices, and applicable technology developments. Scope of work may include supplier management, in-process quality control design, outgoing quality controls, quality assurance planning, quality management system maintenance and improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supplier Management and Quality Assurance Planning

Manage the qualification of new materials/suppliers.

Manage the incoming quality of the materials

Drive supplier quality through audits and efficient rating system and reviews to ensure conformance to specification and continuous improvement in system, procedures and processes.

Develop and implement quality control plan for adequacy and suitability for the production

Drive improvement of process and product quality by monitoring quality indicators (SPC, Yield, defect rates)

Non-conforming materials and products management

Benchmark, develop and implement inspection methods and procedures to meet quality objectives, product quality, quality assurance, technical goals and productivity savings

Quality Management System according to ISO 9001

Review and update Quality Management System procedures to meet the quality system requirements

Maintain and update documents and records with proper documentation control & distribution

Ensure system compliance & preparations for Management Review

Manage internal and external corrective action reports (CAR)

Maintain and improve the calibration management system

Manage, conduct and improve internal audit programs and document review procedures

Ensure readiness of all sections for both 3rd party certification body and customer audits

Communication and Presentation.

Ability to communicate and present at all levels of the organization.

Others

Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

Depending on the competencies developed, the engineer may be rotated to different departments.

Authorities

Engineer will be reporting directly to the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

Technical/ Professional

Minimum bachelor's degree (Engineering discipline preferred).

Working experiences in QMS and ISO 9001 audit, preferably in manufacturing industries

Experience in using quality tools for problem solving

Experience in GR&R, FMEA, SPC, MSA.

Candidate with strong technical and analytical interests will be considered

Technological

Knowledge in Quality Management Systems and related standards and requirements (ISO 9001)

Be familiar with 8D problem solving methodology, SPC, ISO9001, IEC 62941

Knowledge in IEC, UL standards and its application towards product conformity to safety and reliability will be beneficial, though not necessary

General

Strong sense of ownership and self-motivation, good initiative

Must be able to work independently

Proactive working attitude hands on approach

Strong organization and project management skills

High level of accuracy with special attention to detail.

Ability to write procedures and work instructions.

Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Good time management with ability to handle pressure and multitask under tight timelines

Ability to work with limited supervision and through extended hours when needed

Able to Travel

People/Relations

Ability to interface and communicate effectively with cross-functional team, external

REC Knowledge

Working experience in Solar/Semiconductor/Electronics manufacturing industry is advantageous.

Other Information

Additional Advantageous Skills

Proficient in Software statistical tools is an added advantage. (e.g. Minitab, JMP, etc)

Aptitude in higher level use of Excel (E.g.: Formulas and Macros) is an added advantage

Proficient in Data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) is an added advantage

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