Supplier Quality Engineer (FAI)

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Workable, based in Singapore, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (FAI) to review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), ensuring drawings, specifications and PO requirements are met before production use.

You will verify inspection methods, equipment and supporting documentation, and address non-conformances with suppliers, coordinating schedules and records. A relevant engineering degree and at least 3 years of FAI experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical/precision engineering or related field.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and GD&T.
• Strong ability to read drawings, specs and revisions.

Responsibilities

• Review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) for completeness and compliance.
• Verify inspection methods and measuring equipment reflect requirements.
• Review material certificates, Certificates of Conformance and test reports.
• Approve or reject FAIR submissions and address non-conformances with suppliers.
• Coordinate FAIR priorities and maintain FAI records.

Skills

Read & interpret drawings

GD&T proficiency

FAI knowledge

Quality assurance

Supplier quality

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Mechatronics/Precision Engineering degree

Tools

CMM

Measurement equipment

Job description

*Be Part of Our Success Story as We Expand and Evolve*

Purpose: Supplier Quality Engineer (FAI) is responsible for reviewing, validating and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) submitted by suppliers. The role ensures that components meet applicable drawing characteristics, specification, quality and purchase-order requirements before approval for production use.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Review supplier First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) for completeness, accuracy, traceability and compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Review ballooned drawings to ensure all applicable dimensions, tolerances, drawing notes and specifications are correctly identified and captured in the FAIR.
• Verify inspection results, inspection methods and measuring equipment to ensure they are appropriate and accurately reflect the specified requirements.
• Review supporting documentation, including material certificates, Certificates of Conformance, special-process certificates, test reports and calibration records.
• Conduct physical, dimensional and visual verification of First Article parts where required, including critical or high-risk characteristics.
• Approve or reject FAIR submissions, clearly communicate discrepancies and ensure all outstanding issues and non-conformances are satisfactorily addressed before approval.
• Raise and follow up on non-conformances and verify supplier corrective actions before approval.
• Coordinate FAI priorities, submission schedules and outstanding FAIRs with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate FAI records and escalated delayed, repeatedly rejected or high-risk submissions.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in First Article Inspection, mechanical inspection, supplier quality, manufacturing quality or precision engineering.
• Experience reviewing FAIRs and inspecting precision-machined components, sheet-metal parts, fabricated parts or mechanical assemblies.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, drawing notes, revisions and GD&T.
• Good understanding of FAI requirements, inspection methods and measurement equipment.
• Familiar with material certificates, Certificates of Conformance, special-process certificates, test reports and calibration records.
• Good ? It's 'Good understanding' again maybe. 'Good understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, welding, coating, plating, anodising and mechanical assembly.'
• Experience with CMM reports, ISO 9001 or AS9102 is an advantage.