Senior QA/QC Manager - Semiconductor Hook-Up

Kelington Engineering (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelington Engineering (S) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced QA/QC professional to develop and implement the QA/QC plan for semiconductor equipment hook-up projects in Singapore. You will lead QA/QC teams across multiple disciplines, manage inspections and NCRs, and coordinate with engineering and construction to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and client requirements.

The role requires at least 8 years in QA/QC with 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of QA/QC experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Relevant experience in semiconductor fabs, equipment hook-up, or other high-tech construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC plans, ITPs, method statements, inspections, testing, NCR management, punch-list closure, and handover documentation.
• Familiarity with mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, welding, cleanliness, and utility systems.
• Relevant quality or industry certifications, such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CSWIP, AWS, ASNT, or equivalent, will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan for semiconductor equipment hook-up works.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and client requirements.
• Lead QA/QC engineers and inspectors across mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and related hook-up disciplines.
• Manage inspections, testing, material verification, welding documentation, cleanliness control, and system handover records.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction teams, subcontractors, and clients to resolve quality issues and technical non-conformances.
• Monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, punch lists, and quality observations to ensure timely closure.
• Conduct internal audits and subcontractor quality assessments to verify compliance and prevent recurring defects.
• Report quality performance, key risks, and improvement actions to the Project Manager and Hook-Up Manager.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Inspection & testing

NCR management

Punch-list closure

Handover documentation

Quality audits

Education

Bachelor's or diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

CSWIP

AWS

ASNT

Job description

Kelington Engineering (S) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced QA/QC professional to develop and implement the QA/QC plan for semiconductor equipment hook-up projects in Singapore. You will lead QA/QC teams across multiple disciplines, manage inspections and NCRs, and coordinate with engineering and construction to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and client requirements.

The role requires at least 8 years in QA/QC with 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, plus