Senior Quality Engineer

ST ENGINEERING LAND MRO & SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ST ENGINEERING LAND MRO & SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Incoming Quality Assurance Lead to oversee IQA operations, lead engineers and inspectors, ensure material conformity, and drive inspection improvements.

The role emphasizes data analytics with Power BI and Excel, AI and automation, root cause analysis on SNCA, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Willingness to travel and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Incoming Quality, Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of incoming inspection, engineering drawings, ICP, FAI, measurement, sampling, and non-conformance management.
• Experience in supplier quality, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Power BI and advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience or strong interest in applying AI, automation, or digital technologies to quality processes.
• Good communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Able to work independently, lead quality improvement activities, and guide Engineers and Inspectors.
• Possess Class 3 driving licence is preferred.
• Willing to travel for supplier/site inspections when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IQA operations and identify quality risks and areas needing attention.
• Lead Engineers and Inspectors in incoming inspection activities, workload planning, and problem-solving.
• Ensure incoming materials meet drawings, ICP, standards, and requirements.
• Review and improve inspection methods, sampling plans, and work instructions.
• Provide technical oversight of FAI and on-site/source inspections where required.
• Lead root cause analysis and SNCA corrective actions for incoming quality issues.
• Analyze rejection trends, supplier defects, and customer returns to identify recurring risks.
• Drive improvements to inspection processes, TAT, and quality controls.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel analytics for IQA performance and trends.
• Apply AI, automation, and digital tech to quality processes and decision-making.
• Provide coaching to Engineers and Inspectors and promote consistent practices.
• Prepare quality reports and recommendations; escalate significant risks.
• Support internal and regulatory audits and close quality findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Education

Engineering/Quality degree

Job description

Job Description

• Support the Section Head in overseeing daily IQA operations, identifying operational gaps, quality risks, and areas requiring attention.


• Lead Engineers and Inspectors in incoming inspection activities, workload planning, technical direction, and problem-solving.


• Ensure incoming materials and components meet engineering drawings, specifications, ICP, standards, and applicable requirements.


• Review and improve inspection methods, sampling plans, measurement techniques, ICPs, and work instructions.


• Provide technical oversight of First Article Inspection, Form-Fit-Function checks, and onsite/source inspections where required.


• Lead investigation and resolution of incoming quality issues, including SNCA (Spare Non-conformances Action) through root cause analysis and corrective actions.


• Analyse incoming rejection trends, supplier defects, inspection findings, customer returns, and warehouse issues to identify recurring quality risks.


• Drive improvements to incoming inspection processes, inspection TAT, quality controls, and inspection effectiveness.


• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel analytics to monitor IQA performance, inspection workload, TAT, rejection trends, SNCA, and supplier quality.


• Apply AI, automation, and digital technologies to improve incoming inspection, data analysis, reporting, and quality decision-making.


• Provide technical coaching to Engineers and Inspectors and promote consistent inspection practices.


• Prepare quality reports and recommendations for management and escale significant quality risks or recurring issues.


• Support internal and regulatory audits and ensure timely closure of quality findings.


• Prepare quality analysis and management reports, highlighting key incoming quality trends, risks, and recommended actions.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Incoming Quality, Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing.


• Strong knowledge of incoming inspection, engineering drawings, ICP, FAI, measurement, sampling, and non-conformance management.


• Experience in supplier quality, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient in Power BI and advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.


• Experience or strong interest in applying AI, automation, or digital technologies to quality processes.


• Good communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.


• Able to work independently, lead quality improvement activities, and guide Engineers and Inspectors.


• Possess Class 3 driving licence is preferred.


• Willing to travel for supplier/site inspections when required.