Lead QA/QC Manager

Job Purpose

The Lead QA/QCManager is responsible for managing the day-to-day implementation of the Quality Assurance and Quality ControlManagement System across semiconductor and advanced manufacturing EPCM projectsthroughout Singapore, Europe, the United States and Asia.

Reporting to theHead of QA/QC, the incumbent will lead project quality planning, engineeringquality reviews, construction quality, supplier quality surveillance,inspection programmes, FAT/SAT activities, commissioning quality and projecthandover. The role ensures that all engineering, procurement, construction andcommissioning activities comply with client specifications, internationalstandards and the Quality Management System.

The Lead QA/QCManager provides technical leadership across the Utility's five ProcessCritical Systems disciplines:

• Ultra-Pure Water (UPW)
• Wastewater Treatment (WWT)
• Chemical & Slurry
• Specialty Gas
• Process Exhaust

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001) is highly desirable.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10-12 years of QA/QC experience in EPC or EPCM organisations.
• Minimum 5 years leading QA/QC teams on semiconductor or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Demonstrated experience across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Proven experience supporting Base Build and Tool Hook-Up projects.
• Strong understanding of quality requirements for all five Process Critical Systems disciplines.
• Experience coordinating supplier inspections, FATs, SATs and client quality audits.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary QA/QC teams across multiple projects.

KeyResponsibilities

A. ProjectQuality Leadership

• Implement Corporate Quality Management System across assigned projects.
• Develop Project Quality Plans (PQPs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Establish project quality objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with contractual quality requirements.

B. EngineeringQuality

• Review engineering deliverables for compliance with specifications and standards.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, HAZOPs and technical workshops.
• Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into engineering documentation.

C. Procurement& Supplier Quality

• Coordinate supplier qualification activities.
• Conduct supplier audits and surveillance visits.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Monitor supplier quality performance and implement corrective actions.

D.Construction Quality

• Lead site QA/QC inspections across all process utility disciplines.
• Verify installation quality and workmanship.
• Review welding records, NDT reports and material traceability.
• Manage punch lists and mechanical completion activities.

E.Commissioning & Turnover

• Support Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Verify completion of quality documentation.
• Coordinate turnover dossiers and as-built records.
• Ensure successful project handover to clients.

F. QualityControl & Continuous Improvement

• Manage NCRs, root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Monitor quality trends and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardisation.
• Promote lessons learned across projects.

G. Leadership& Team Development

• Supervise and mentor Senior QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors and QA personnel.
• Conduct competency assessments and technical coaching.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of QA/QC personnel.
• Foster a culture of quality excellence and continuous learning.

H. Client& Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary project quality interface with clients and consultants.
• Lead quality review meetings and audits.
• Coordinate responses to client comments and quality concerns.
• Maintain effective communication with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning teams.

Key Competencies

• Project Quality Management
• Semiconductor EPCM Quality
• Engineering Quality Assurance
• Construction Quality Control
• Supplier Quality Management
• FAT & SAT Coordination
• Mechanical Completion
• Turnover Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• CAPA & NCR Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Digital Quality Systems
• Continuous Improvement

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project Quality Performance
• First-Time Quality (FTQ)
• NCR Closure Time
• Rework Rate
• FAT/SAT Pass Rate
• Mechanical Completion Readiness
• Supplier Quality Performance
• Client Audit Results
• Project Turnover Readiness
• Team Competency Development
• Customer Satisfaction
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Working Relationships

Internal

• Head of QA/QC
• Engineering Managers
• Project Managers
• Construction Managers
• Procurement Team
• Commissioning Team
• HSE Team
• Logistics & Expediting Team

External

• Clients
• Suppliers
• Equipment Manufacturers
• Inspection Agencies
• Certification Bodies
• Third-Party Inspectors