Toa Payoh - Quality Engineer (Semiconductor)

Position Overview:

This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience in quality tools, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance & Inspection
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections for CNC-machined and molded components.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Operate and program quality inspection equipment, including 3D scanners, CMM, height gauges, calipers, pin gauges, and microscopes.
• Quality Systems & Compliance
• Support ISO/AS quality management system requirements, ensuring documentation and traceability are maintained.
• Develop inspection plans, control plans, and quality checklists for new and existing parts.
• Conduct regular audits of machining and molding processes.
• Problem Solving & CAPA
• Perform detailed root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (production, engineering, supply chain) to resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Engage directly with customers to address quality concerns, communicate findings, and build strong technical relationships.
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive initiatives to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance process capability.
• Recommend and implement improvements in machining, measurement, and quality control methods.
• Train operators and technicians in quality standards, tools, and inspection practices.

Requirements:

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience:
• Minimum 3–5 years of quality control experience in CNC machining or precision manufacturing environments.
• Proven exposure to diverse materials such as plastics, rubbers, steels, aluminum, and rubber molding.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in using quality inspection tools (3D scanner, CMM, height gauges, calipers, pin gauges, microscopes).
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and metrology.
• Hands-on knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality standards.
• Analytical & Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Experience in implementing CAPA effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with both internal teams and customers.
• High attention to detail, organized, and process-driven.