Total 3 Manager level Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies

Primary Roles

The Section Manager – Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) is responsible for leading and strengthening supplier quality performance across Makino Asia’s supply chain. This role serves as a critical frontline function within QA to drive quality at source, enhance supplier defect prevention capability, and ensure robust incoming quality control.

The position will support Makino's transition from reactive quality management to preventive, process-driven quality assurance, while ensuring alignment across regional factories and suppliers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management & Governance

• Lead supplier quality strategy and execution to improve supplier performance and reliability.
• Drive supplier defect reduction initiatives.
• Establish and enforce supplier quality governance, KPIs, and escalation frameworks.
• Manage Vendor Quality Index (VQI) tracking and deployment.

Incoming Quality Control (IQC) & Risk-Based Inspection

• Strengthen IQC processes for high-risk components through risk-based inspection models
• Oversee incoming inspection activities including: First Article (FA), sampling, and 100% inspection and Quality lot clearance and defect segregation.
• Ensure compliance to standardized SOPs and Control Plans across suppliers and factories.

Supplier Development & Audit

• Lead supplier audits, process validation, and capability assessments.
• Drive supplier corrective actions and ensure effective closure of non-conformances.
• Develop supplier capability improvement plans focusing on process robustness and defect prevention.
• Collaborate with SCM for supplier performance reviews (e.g., QBR support).

Field Issues & Corrective Feedback Loop

• Lead investigation of supplier-related field issues, defects, and rejection trends.
• Ensure effective feedback to suppliers and translation of field issues into process improvements.
• Support warranty and critical claim resolution through root cause analysis and corrective action.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:

o Supply Chain Management (SCM) for supplier performance and parts availability.

o Production / Assembly teams for incoming quality and defect containment.

o Quality Engineering (QE) for process improvements and failure analysis.

• Support cross-factory quality alignment initiatives (Yokoten / best practice sharing).

Process Improvement & Quality Transformation

• Drive transition from “firefighting” to preventive quality systems through:

o Risk-based QA checkpoints.

o Standardization of quality processes.

o Digitalization / data-driven quality monitoring.

• Lead or support QA-wide continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a team of SQE engineers, technicians, and admin staff.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, resource allocation, and team competency development.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Monitor and report key SQE performance indicators:

o Supplier defect rates

o VQI trends

o Incoming quality performance

o AWC / Critical Claims linked to suppliers

• Prepare monthly reports and management updates for QA and senior leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Quality Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the precision manufacturing or machine tool industry.
• At least 3–5 years of leadership experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance (QA), or Quality Engineering (QE).
• Strong expertise in: -Supplier Quality Management, Incoming Inspection Systems, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions, ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Company

We are a leading marine and offshore services provider specializing in ship repair, shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, marine engineering, and offshore projects. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant QA Manager to support our Quality Assurance function and ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Job Summary

The Assistant QA Manager will assist in managing the Quality Assurance system, ensuring that all marine engineering, ship repair, fabrication, and offshore activities meet established quality standards. The role involves supporting audits, inspections, process improvements, and quality control initiatives across operations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System

• Assist in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, classification society requirements, and applicable marine regulations.
• Support document control activities, including procedures, work instructions, and quality records.

Audits & Compliance

• Plan and conduct internal quality audits.
• Support external audits by customers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify effectiveness.

Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Review inspection and test plans, quality procedures, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, production, and QC inspectors to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Monitor fabrication, welding, piping, mechanical, and electrical works for compliance with standards and specifications.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of QA/QC experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore, marine engineering.

Technical Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with marine and offshore industry standards.
• Experience with welding inspections, fabrication processes, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of classification society requirements such as: Lloyd's Register; DNV Bureau Veritas; ABS.
• CSWIP 3.1 TWI Welding Inspector Certification preferred

Salary:   SGD3,000.00 to 3,500.00

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume, certifications, and expected salary for consideration.

Responsibilities:

. Manage, maintain and continually improve the existing ISO 9001 / 14001 QMS, 13485 EMS and Business Excellence

(SQC)

. Scheduling and monitoring of QC Daily Inspection Work Plan.

· Responsible on the Corrective and Preventive Action relating to customer complaint.

· Responsible for generating of Work Instruction which deem required for Guiding QA Op.

· Ensure QA activities and operation is according to written procedures.

. Responsible for ensuring the completeness and free of error for OQC Inspection Report and First Article.

. Carry out the duty of Internal Auditor during QMS and EMS internal audit.

· Ensure QA/QC outgoing output is met to achieve production on time delivery

. Monitor and Evaluate Supplier Performance

. Coordinate with internal teams on investigation of customer complaint on product quality and internal non-

conformance, including corrective actions.

. Provide timely response to customer on quality matters including product quality complaint.

· Review on non-conformances & approve disposition actions.

. Handle customer claims, quality issues. Follow up closely with customers and the relevant department on all non-

conformances reports.

. Responsible for liaising with customers and suppliers on non-conformance activities as well as performing root

cause analysis and determining of the effective corrective actions to reduce or eliminate the cost of poor quality.

Requirements

. Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate

Diploma/Professional Degree in Engineering / Quality Assurance Engineering (Others) or equivalent.

. At least 5 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

. Preferably Manager specialized in Quality Control/Assurance or equivalent.