Process and Quality Engineer
Job Description:
- Location: Tuas (transport pick up provided)
- 5 days work week, 8am to 5pm
- Ability to travel to China for 2 – 4 times a year
- US Company
Role Summary
The Process & Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality, efficiency, and compliance with internal and external standards. This role works closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, and optimize manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities
Process Engineering
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield, efficiency, and cost
- Analyze production data to identify process gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities
- Lead process validation, capability studies (Cp, Cpk), and cycle time analysis
- Support new product introduction (NPI), process transfers, and line ramp-up activities
- Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs
Quality Engineering
- Establish and maintain quality control plans, inspection standards, and acceptance criteria
- Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys
- Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues
- Monitor and analyze quality KPIs including defect rates, scrap, rework, and customer complaints
- Support internal and external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory)
Supplier & Customer Quality
- Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve incoming material quality
- Support customer quality concerns, investigations, and corrective action responses
- Participate in supplier audits and qualification activities
Continuous Improvement
- Lead or support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Implement poka-yoke, SPC, and mistake-proofing solutions
- Drive cost reduction, productivity improvement, and waste elimination projects
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or related discipline)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is highly desirable
- 2–5 years of experience in process and/or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / ISO 13485 (depending on industry)
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control methods
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Proficient in data analysis and engineering documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.
Alternatively, you may wish to email your resume in a detailed Word format to debbie@peopleprofilers.com
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified
People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil Street, #08-09 PLUS Building, Singapore 049705
Tel: 6950 9748
http://www.peopleprofilers.com
Consultant in charge: So Boon Shyen, Debbie
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Required Skills:
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