Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Technician

MAKINO ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Makino Asia Pte Ltd is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineering Technician to ensure purchased parts meet quality requirements. You will support incoming inspections, supplier quality activities, and non-conformance management to prevent defects reaching production and customers.

Responsibilities include operating CMMs and precision tools, maintaining records, and assisting in supplier audits and corrective actions. A NITEC/ diploma in a related field with 2 years of QC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• NITEC or Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Precision Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Incoming Quality Inspection: perform inspections per drawings, specs and procedures.
• Measurement & inspection activities: operate precision measuring equipment and maintain records.
• Supplier quality support: assist in supplier investigations and containment, collect data for SQI/VQI.
• Non-conformance management: raise NCRs and support root cause investigations.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical skills

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

NITEC/Higher NITEC/Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Precision Engineering

Tools

CMM

Vernier Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

Dial Indicators

Surface Roughness Testers

Hardness Testers

Coating Thickness Meters

Surface Analyzers

Job description

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Technician is responsible for ensuring purchased parts, components, assemblies, and outsourced processes meet Makino Asia's quality requirements. The role supports incoming quality inspections, supplier quality assurance activities, dimensional verification, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to prevent supplier-related defects from reaching production and customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Incoming Quality Inspection

• Perform incoming inspections according to engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and quality procedures.

• Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional inspections using approved measuring equipment.

• Verify supplier inspection reports, material certificates, and quality documentation.

• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI), sample inspections, and special inspections as required.

• Support urgent production requirements through priority inspection activities.

• Release conforming materials and identify non-conforming materials in accordance with established procedures.

2. Measurement & Inspection Activities

• Operate precision measuring equipment, including:

  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

  • Vernier Calipers

  • Micrometers

  • Height Gauges

  • Dial Indicators

  • Surface Roughness Testers

  • Hardness Testers

  • Coating Thickness Meters

  • Surface Analyzers

• Maintain accurate inspection and measurement records. Follow and adhere to all Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies, safe work procedures, and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment

• Ensure measuring equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.

3. Supplier Quality Support

• Support supplier quality investigations and containment activities.

• Collect and compile inspection data for Supplier Quality Index (SQI) and Vendor Quality Index (VQI) monitoring.

• Assist in supplier corrective action follow-up and effectiveness verification.

• Participate in supplier audits and supplier qualification activities when required.

4. Non-Conformance Management

• Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) for supplier quality issues.

• Segregate and identify rejected materials appropriately.

• Support root cause investigations of recurring quality issues.

• Maintain accurate records of defects, corrective actions, and quality findings.

Requirements

Education

• NITEC/Higher NITEC/Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Precision Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 year of experience in quality control or related work.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.