Assistant Engineer, Quality System.

Kuok Group Singapore; Pioneer (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuok Group Singapore seeks an Assistant Engineer to support the Quality Management System (QMS) implementation and ISO 9001 alignment across the yard operations. You will partner with multiple departments to ensure procedures reflect actual work, conduct internal audits, and assist with supplier audits.

Proficiency with digital QMS tools and meticulous documentation are essential for daily compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of ISO 9001 requirements and audit processes.
• Familiarity with yard operations and cross-department workflows is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and resolve practical issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Detail-oriented with a practical, ground-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Department Alignment & Coordination: ensure daily operations align with procedures.
• Process Review & Improvement: update procedures to reflect real conditions.
• Internal QMS Audits (ISO 9001): conduct audits and follow CAPA actions.
• Subcontractor Audits: assess subcontractor quality and compliance.
• Documentation & Control: maintain and standardise quality documents.
• Quality Report Preparation: assist in periodic management reports and trend analysis.
• Digital Application Power User: support and train users of QMS tools.
• Audit Preparation & Support: help prep for external audits and certifications.
• As-directed by Section Manager: perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Quality Management

ISO 9001 knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Digital tools

Education

Engineering Diploma

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Located at the heart of Asia, Kuok Group Singapore (KGSg) is a dynamic, diversified conglomerate with global reach and established brands in the digital infrastructure, maritime and real estate sectors.

Our businesses include the digital infrastructure business of K2 Strategic, maritime entities such as POSH, PCL, and PaxOcean, which together form part of Kuok Maritime Group, and the real estate business of Allgreen Properties.

At KGSg, we nurture young talent through mentorship, leadership development, and cross-functional exposure, offering diverse career pathways and global opportunities across our businesses.

Explore your future with KGSg today!

Job Summary

The Assistant Engineer will support the implementation and maintenance of the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards, with a strong focus on ensuring alignment between documented procedures and actual yard operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Department Alignment & Coordination (Primary Function)

• Work closely with all departments across the yard to ensure daily operations align with approved procedures
• Act as the bridge between QMS requirements and ground execution
• Identify and resolve gaps between documented processes and actual practices
• Drive consistency and standardisation across departments

2. Process Review & Improvement

• Review and update departmental procedures and workflows
• Work with stakeholders to revise processes for practicality and compliance
• Ensure procedures reflect real operational conditions

3. Internal QMS Audits (ISO 9001)

• Conduct internal audits based on ISO 9001 standards
• Identify non-conformities, gaps, and improvement areas
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

4. Subcontractor (Subcon) Audits

• Conduct audits on subcontractors to ensure compliance with company QMS and project requirements
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and quality standards
• Follow up on corrective actions and improvement plans with subcontractors

5. Documentation & Control

• Maintain and update quality procedures, work instructions, and forms
• Ensure proper document control practices are followed
• Support standardisation of documentation across departments

6. Quality Report Preparation

• Support in prepare periodic quality reports for management review
• Analyse trends in non-conformities, audit findings, and corrective actions
• Provide insights and recommendations for improvement

7. Digital Application Power User

• Act as a power user for company quality-related digital systems and applications
• Support departments in the use of digital tools for QMS processes

8. Audit Preparation & Support

• Assist in preparation for external audits (certification bodies, clients, classification societies)
• Ensure departments are audit-ready and aligned

9. As-and-when instructed by the Section Manager

Key Requirements

• Good understanding of ISO 9001 requirements and audit processes
• Preferred to have some familiarity with yard operations and cross-department workflows
• Able to coordinate across multiple departments and resolve practical issues
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Detail-oriented with a practical, ground-based approach
• Comfortable using digital tools and systems for quality management
• Meticulous with documentation

Education

Diploma in Engineering or Quality Engineering & Management