Associate Supplier Quality Engineer (Source Inspection)
VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) Associate Supplier Quality Engineer (Source Inspection)
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Purpose: The Associate Engineer is responsible for performing source inspections and product verification at local and overseas supplier premises to ensure components and assemblies meet engineering, quality and customer requirements prior to shipment.
The role supports First Article Inspection (FAI), mass production, non-conformance management and supplier quality activities, helping to prevent quality issues, incoming inspection failures and production disruptions.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Conduct source inspections at local and overseas supplier premises for First Article and mass-production parts.
- Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspections against engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, BOM and customer requirements.
- Inspect precision-machined parts, sheet-metal components, welded/fabricated parts, surface-treated components and mechanical assemblies.
- Review FAI reports, dimensional reports, material certificates, Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and other relevant quality documentation.
- Verify critical dimensions, tolerances, surface finish, workmanship, cleanliness, labelling and packaging requirements.
- Prepare source inspection reports and maintain accurate, traceable inspection records.
- Identify non-conforming products, raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and support containment and resolution activities.
- Verify reworked or replacement products before shipment and release conforming products within assigned authority.
- Communicate inspection findings and technical quality issues with suppliers, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Procurement and Project teams.
- Support supplier quality improvement, product qualification and resolution of recurring quality issues.
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Precision, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of hands-on quality inspection experience, preferably in precision engineering, semiconductor equipment or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Experience in source inspection at supplier premises is preferred.
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficient in using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
- Familiar with First Article Inspection (FAI), calibration control and inspection documentation.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, surface treatment and mechanical assembly.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality-management requirements is expected.
- Able to travel to local and overseas supplier premises as required.
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