Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Singapore is looking for a Quality Engineer to manage product quality and ensure compliance with standards like AS9100 and ISO9001. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Optics or Engineering and at least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, especially in the Optics industry. Responsibilities include managing documentation, analyzing quality performance, and supporting audits. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Optics industry.
• Hands-on certified auditor in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 QMS.
• Experience with customer and supplier quality management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage product quality, including product qualification and design validation.
• Create and maintain documentation such as ATP, ATR, IP, SOPs.
• Participate in production yield improvement projects.

Skills

Optics engineering

Quality management

Statistical tools

Six Sigma methodology

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Optics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree or Diploma with 5 years experience

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

NPI processes

Job description

Company and Job Overview

This is a global technology company that provides customized photonic solutions for various industries, including life sciences, advanced industrial, etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage product quality, including product qualification and design validation.
• Create and maintain documentation such as Acceptance Test Plan (ATP), Acceptance Test Record (ATR), Inspection Plan (IP), SOP, Work Instruction, Test Procedures and Calibration Procedures.
• Participate and contribute in New Product Introduction Process and understand specification development and verification upon transition to production.
• Participate and contribute in process or production yield improvement projects by applying statistical tools and Six Sigma methodology.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) and disposition of nonconforming materials (internal).
• Review product concession and deviation notices for adequacy and correctness prior to submission for customer approval.
• Manage Customer Returns (Return Materials Authorization (RMA)) and coordinate with cross functional team to process and close with root cause analysis and corrective actions and report monthly status.
• Analyze and report on Customer Quality Performance.
• Coordinate the site's Corrective and Preventative action process relevant to customer complaints including root cause analysis, verification of effectiveness and closure of corrective and preventative action.
• Assist in training and maintenance of the site Quality Management System: AS9100, ISO9001 and any other applicable standards such as ISO13485 for Medical Devices.
• Support and participate in Certification Body and customer audit and conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Support and participate in upgrading and enhancing measurement system capability.
• Lead and/or support groups of technicians or engineers in quality activities.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required.
• Keep up to date with developments and trends in Quality Best Practices and Regulatory Standards.
• Communicate and work with suppliers to address material quality and documentation issues as reported by Incoming QA and Production departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Optics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred or associate degree or Diploma with at least five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• At least five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred and is a big plus in the Optics industry.
• Good background in Life Science, Medical, Semiconductor, Optronics and Avionics manufacturing environment is a big plus.
• Experience working with customer and supplier quality management is desirable.
• Experience in NPI process management and product quality planning.
• Hands‑on certified auditor in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 QMS will be highly desirable.
• SQ certified Quality Engineer and/or ASQ certified Black Belt is beneficial.