Supplier Quality Engineer

Nts Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTS Singapore is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier compliance, capability, and product quality across the supply base with a focus on machining components. You will lead supplier qualification, audits, and corrective actions while supporting APQP, PPAP, and FAI for new product introductions and changes.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing with strong supplier quality experience, knowledge of SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and 8D tools, and occasional travel to support

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, with strong exposure to supplier quality management.
• Hands-on experience in supplier audits, qualification processes, and corrective action management.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools including SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and 8D problem solving.
• Experience working with machining suppliers (e.g., CNC, fabrication, precision components).
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel may be required to support business needs

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and part approval processes including APQP, PPAP, and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Conduct supplier audits (system, process, and product) and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Drive supplier corrective actions (SCAR) using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D and root cause analysis.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve supplier quality performance through metrics, scorecards, and regular reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve process capability, reduce defects, and enhance overall quality performance.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements, including internal audits and documentation.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to resolve quality issues and support NPI activities.

Skills

SPC

FMEA

APQP

PPAP

8D

GD&T

Supplier audits

Communication

Education

Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

# Supplier Quality Engineer#### Supplier Quality Engineer* Singapore* 44 - 44 hoursApply directlyAt NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day we work on unique solutions to complex challenges. Whether it's ultra complex or ultra precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver. Want to find out together what's possible? Do you want to exceed customer expectations and achieve the highest customer satisfaction? Are you driven, enthusiastic and does your heart beat faster with high-tech product development? Then get started as **Supplier Quality Engineer** at **NTS Singapore** and let's make it possible together.### **Job Description**As Supplier Quality Engineer at NTS Singapore, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier compliance, capability, and product quality across the supply base, with a strong focus on manufacturing and machining components. The role leads supplier qualification, audits, and corrective action management to ensure adherence to quality and engineering requirements. It also supports APQP, PPAP, and First Article Inspection activities for new product introductions and engineering changes. The SQE works closely with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and reduce quality risks across the supply chain.### **Furthermore, your key responsibilities are:*** Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and part approval processes including APQP, PPAP, and First Article Inspection (FAI)* Conduct supplier audits (system, process, and product) and ensure timely closure of audit findings* Drive supplier corrective actions (SCAR) using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D and root cause analysis* Monitor, analyze, and improve supplier quality performance through metrics, scorecards, and regular reviews* Collaborate with suppliers to improve process capability, reduce defects, and enhance overall quality performance* Maintain and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements, including internal audits and documentation* Partner with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to resolve quality issues and support NPI activities* #### **Job Requirements** + Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent discipline + 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, with strong exposure to supplier quality management + Hands-on experience in supplier audits, qualification processes, and corrective action management + Strong knowledge of quality tools including SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and 8D problem solving + Experience working with machining suppliers (e.g., CNC, fabrication, precision components) is highly preferred + Solid understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes + Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment + Occasional travel may be required to support business needs* #### **Your terms of employment*** #### **About NTS**## Application procedure#### Step 1**Your application**You apply via our website. Within 7 days, you will receive a substantive response from our recruiter. If needed, we may ask additional questions to better understand your profile.#### Step 2**First contact**The recruiter will contact you by phone or email. If we see a potential match, we will share your profile with the hiring manager.#### Step 3**First interview**You will meet with the manager and/or a future colleague. Usually on-site at NTS, sometimes via Teams. We will discuss your expertise and the technical context of the role in depth.#### Step 4**In-depth discussion & tour**If we are both enthusiastic, a second on-site interview will follow. This often includes a tour of the department or production floor. In some cases, we organise a job shadowing session.#### Step 5**Offer & start**If we are both convinced, you will receive an offer. After agreement, we will initiate the onboarding process together. Welcome at NTS!