Quality Engineer

Purpose: Responsible for manufacturing and engineering processes consistently meet internal quality standards and customer requirements. Lead MRB and support CAB activities, drive cross-functional 8D problem-solving and spearhead data-driven and system improvement projects to enhance product and process quality. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues, support new production introductions, and maintain compliance with industry standards. This role also requires strong hands-on capability in CMM measurements and mechanical drawing interpretation to support inspection, FAI, and process control.

Key Area of Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining Non-Conformities and Error Management processes and systems.
• Chair Material Review Board (MRB) & Corrective Action Board (CAB) to manage non-conforming materials disposition.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform analysis on non-conforming quality incidents and internal errors and provide recommendations to meet internal and customer requirements and expectations.
• Support Customer Quality Engineering to investigate customer product complaints.
• Lead and perform manufacturing process audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and control plans.
• Support and execute First Article Inspection (FA) readiness, including inspection planning, measurement strategy and documentation.
• Perform or oversee dimensional measurements using CMM machines (e.g. Zeiss, LK or equivalent) to validate product conformance.
• Review, interpret, and validate mechanical drawings, GD&T requirements and specifications to ensure inspection accuracy and manufacturability.
• Support set-up and continuous improvement of inspection processes, measurement systems, and inspection instructions.
• Drive NPI and PQP quality requirements in new products.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical or other relevant qualification.

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in MNC, preferred in the semiconductor/semiconductor equipment, electronics, or high-tech instrument industry.

Good knowledge and practice in 8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QFD, 6-sigma methodology, PPAP, change management.

Understanding of First Article Inspection requirements and expectations.

Experienced in Quality Management System (ISO9001, IATF16949).

Experience in leading cross-functional teams for problem solving.

Understanding and experience in supplier quality management.

Good in statistical knowledge and 6-sigma methodology.

Certified Black Belt or Green Belt preferred.

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VDL ETG Singapore is a supplier of system integrations of mechatronic (sub)systems and modules for 'Original Equipment Manufacturing' (OEM) companies. These companies are leaders in manufacturing technically sophisticated equipment. One of the key markets in which VDL ETG Singapore operates is the semiconductor industry, where it specialises in Wafer Fab Equipment.

Our value proposition as a system supplier consists of providing total lifecycle management: from (co-)design to cost analysis, repair & refurbishment, R&D support, prototyping, first runs, volume manufacturing. We can do this because we have in-house facilities for machining, high-speed milling, precision grinding, mechanical and electrical (cleanroom) assembly, testing, product certification and on-site installation.

We are a diverse, multicultural team working towards the same goal: meeting the demands of our customers and partners. Our location in Singapore makes us a strategic partner for many of our customers and allows us to offer our clients competitive services and values. The company has been evolving with its employees for more than 50 years. This enables us to meet the ever-changing world we live in. The team works together to stay relevant and ahead of change. The company also makes a difference to all stakeholders, including the local community, by giving back to society. We combine Dutch and modern Asian cultures, making the most of both worlds. Our strength lies in our diversity of people, customers and cultures.