REC Group – Quality Engineer

This is a quality engineering position. The incumbent shall execute the quality assurance role with good technical rationale and understanding, acquired from developing an appreciation of the industry practices, and applicable technology developments. Scope of work may include Quality management system improvement, Product certification management, quality assurance planning, supplier management, in-process quality control design and outgoing quality controls. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Quality Management System according to ISO 9001

• Review and update Quality Management System procedures to meet the quality system requirements
• Maintain and update documents and records with proper documentation control & distribution
• Ensure system compliance & preparations for Management Review
• Manage internal and external corrective action reports (CAR)
• Maintain and improve the calibration management system
• Manage, conduct and improve internal audit programs and document review procedures
• Ensure readiness of all sections for both 3rd party certification body and customer audits
• Liaise with external auditors and certification bodies in conducting audits

Product Development Framework

• Schedule decision gate review meetings on request according to regular review schedule slots
• Support technical project managers and department heads on preparation of project decision gate presentations in accordance to REC project execution guidelines, to ensure that projects are delivered timely and meet targeted technical and business objectives adequately
• Continuous improvement of the phase-gate review design and process

Product Certification and Reliability

• Manage the interface between international and national certification bodies and internal project teams in product certification compliance to international product standards (UL, IEC) and statutory requirements
• Maintain meeting minutes with certification bodies and file certification documentation in web-based database
• Monitor product reliability trends and analyze product testing results as part of reliability scope
• Initiate product reliability studies based on known data from internal and external testing

Quality Assurance Planning

• Develop and implement quality control plan for adequacy and suitability for the production
• Drive improvement of process and product quality by monitoring quality indicators (SPC, Yield, defect rates)
• Non-conforming materials and products management
• Benchmark, develop and implement inspection methods and procedures to meet quality objectives, product quality, quality assurance, technical goals and productivity savings.

Training / Coaching

• Conduct QMS and change management related training and coaching activities as part of organizational competency development

Others

• Perform other duties as assigned

WORK LOCATION: REC Solar, 20 Tuas South Avenue 14 Singapore 637312
(Company Transport available to/from selected locations islandwide.)

Qualifications

Technical / Professional:

• Minimum bachelor's degree (engineering discipline preferred)
• Working experiences in QMS and ISO 9001 audit, preferably in manufacturing industries
• Experience in using quality tools for problem solving
• Fresh graduate with strong technical and analytical interests will be considered

General:

• Strong sense of ownership and self-motivation, good initiative
• Must be able to work independently
• Proactive working attitude hands on approach
• Strong organization and project management skills
• High level of accuracy with special attention to detail.
• Ability to write procedures and work instructions.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good time management with ability to handle pressure and multitask under tight timelines
• Ability to work with limited supervision and through extended hours when needed
• Working experience in Solar/Semiconductor/Electronics manufacturing industry is advantageous.