Senior QARA Engineer (QMS)

SCIEX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIEX in Singapore is seeking a Senior Engineer, QARA (QMS) to support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR. You will lead document control, training, eQMS, audits and CAPA to strengthen site compliance.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive standardization and continuous improvement, ensuring readiness for inspections while advancing QMS effectiveness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably instrument manufacturing.
• Experience with QMS and regulatory requirements ISO 9001/13485 and QMSR.
• Experience with eQMS, document control, quality records, and procedures.
• Strong communication across functions and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve QMS to meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage QMS document control, training, and eQMS.
• Lead and support audits, including planning, readiness, and closure.
• Support CAPA, investigations, and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.

Skills

QMS experience

Audits

eQMS

Document control

CAPA

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Power BI

MS Office

Education

Engineering or QA degree

Job description

About the role

The Senior Engineer, QARA (QMS) is responsible for supporting the effective implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR). This role leads and supports document control, training, eQMS, audit, CAPA, and continuous improvement activities, working cross-functionally to strengthen QMS effectiveness and site compliance. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Global QMS Document Control & Training and is part of the QARA team located in Singapore and will be an on-site role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), and other relevant requirements.
• Manage QMS document control, training, and electronic quality systems, including document changes, controlled records, archival practices, QMS-related training, site eQMS administration, quality metrics and visual management
• Lead and support internal and external audits, including audit planning, readiness, coordination, execution, follow-up activities, gap remediation, and timely closure of audit actions to ensure ongoing compliance and inspection readiness.
• Support quality processes, including CAPA management, cross-functional investigations, solution implementation, effectiveness verification, status reporting, escalation activities, process guidance, and Non-Product Software Validation.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance QMS effectiveness and operational excellence, driving process standardization, continuous improvement initiatives, Kaizen events, and other related duties or ad hoc assignments as required.

About you

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably instrument manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and applicable regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), with experience conducting or leading QMS audits and supporting audit readiness and follow-up activities.
• Experience with electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), document control, quality record management, and developing or improving procedures and work instructions to ensure QMS compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, data analysis and statistical techniques.
• Ability to travel up to 5%, overnight, within territory (if necessary)
• Demonstrated experience working within ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 compliant quality systems.
• Proven expertise in Document Control management and continuous improvement of QMS processes.
• Clinical knowledge and an understanding of medical device operational environments.

About us

SCIEX, a Danaher operating company, is one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies. For more than 50 years, we have been empowering our customers to solve the most impactful analytical challenges in quantitation and characterization through ground-breaking innovation and outstanding reliability and support. Our work saves lives and we are united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You will be part of a winning team, enabled by DBS, that is passionate about helping life science experts around the world get to answers they can trust.

Benefits

SCIEX, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.