QA Manager

Job Description:

Quality Assurance:

• The creation, upkeep, and ongoing enhancement of the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), maritime class approvals, and regulatory obligations.
• Arrange, plan, and take the initiative to spearhead quality-related projects and advance a culture of quality inside the business.
• Sustaining and enhancing quality performance to satisfy all Divisions or the sustained level.
• Complete all necessary internal and external audits and inspections as requested by clients or third parties.
• Creating, carrying out, and overseeing the audit and approval programme; reporting audit results; and making sure corrective measures are followed through on.
• Support the department in following up on root cause analysis and developing a suitable action plan to stop problems from happening again by giving the team the necessary training and direction as needed.
• Investigate incidents and write succinct investigative reports in compliance with legal requirements.
• Ensures that all pertinent regional colleagues are aware of their roles in supporting and maintaining Quality Assurance processes by communicating quality procedures to all assigned sites.
• Follows the audit calendar when managing technical, operational, health, safety, and environmental audits.
• Takes part in quality, non-conformance, and complaint investigations, making sure that conclusions are suitably documented, reported, and escalated. keeps track of and investigates supplier CAPA and improvement actions
• Participates in statistical studies that serve as the foundation for improvement recommendations.
• Informs top management and business executives about matters pertaining to compliance or that call for the development or enhancement of supplier quality.
• Interprets complicated, copious, and occasionally contradicting data to solve issues in an efficient manner.
• Acquires others' confidence and trust by being genuine, honest, and moral.
• Creates and distributes multimodal messages that demonstrate a thorough comprehension of the particular requirements of various audiences.
• Is aware of the best and most efficient ways to complete tasks, with an emphasis on ongoing improvement.
• Considers and weighs the needs of various stakeholders.
• Makes strong claims to win people over and win their commitment.
• Uses and interprets important financial data to help with decision-making in business.
• Arranges and ranks tasks in order to fulfil obligations in line with objectives.
• Any ad hoc tasks or projects that are allocated. 
• Employee education and training regarding the QMS and its associated procedures, quality concepts, instruments, and methods, among other things.
• Verify that all licences for products and services are controlled for both new applications and renewals at the Singapore site.
• Allocating funds and managing expenses for initiatives linked to the QMS; managing resources; providing training; paying for third-party audits and certifications; and paying for professional subscriptions.
• Efficiently executes quality protocols for every designated location, adhering to legal, regulatory, and best practices. keeps track of and documents the quality approvals, protocols, and accreditations for the designated locations.
• Functions well even in uncertain situations or when it's unclear how to proceed
• Is aware of the best and most efficient ways to complete tasks, with an emphasis on ongoing improvement.
• Forms alliances and collaborates with others to achieve common goals

Job Requirements:

• At least five years of relevant managerial experience in the marine, aviation, or similar industries are required, along with a degree in engineering or quality assurance, or an equivalent.
• Qualified internal/lead auditor according to ISO9001:2015.
• Passing the CAAS M10/L11/L12 Exam with distinction.
• It will be advantageous to be able to comprehend CMM, especially the illustrated part listing (IPL) and the special equipment and tooling listing.
• Ideally has prior experience communicating with OEMs to expand capabilities.
• Lean, Kaizen, and 5S certification or expertise; or familiarity with standard quality tools and practices.
• Familiarity with pertinent standards and the capacity to learn about the guidelines pertaining to the quality systems unique to the aviation, maritime, and military sectors;
• Hands-on experience in developing, maintaining, and administering quality management systems.
• Understanding of the creation and real-world application of Lean, CI, and other comparable methodologies in the context of engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chains.
• Capable of inspiring and leading the team with demonstrated managerial abilities and strong leadership.
• Well organised, resourceful, meticulous, and a good team player.
• Able to use Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and have a strong internet presence
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• The capacity to organise, prioritise, and operate under pressure to meet deadlines while remaining flexible and adaptive to changing circumstances and demands.