Quality Engineer (Supply Chain Operations)

About the Company

SAESL is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services, servicing all products in the Trent engine family and repairing/overhauling over 300 Trent engines per year.

About the Role

This role ensures quality of warehouse and kitting activities, supports material identification and traceability, prevents part mix-up and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) risks, and supports continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Zero Defects and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure warehouse and kitting activities comply with company procedures, regulatory requirements, customer requirements, and quality standards; drive compliance in material handling, part identification, traceability, shelf-life management, preservation, and FOD prevention
• Conduct Go Look See (GLS), Layered Process Audits (LPA), and process compliance audits to verify operational discipline and adherence to procedures
• Lead investigations, containment actions, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for material discrepancies, wrong-part issues, supplier escapes, missing items, tooling accountability concerns, and FOD events, applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why, 5M1E, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Material Control & Traceability: Monitor and improve part marking verification, and independent verification controls; improve material accountability, kitting accuracy, traceability, and segregation of non-conforming materials; support supplier audits, quality assessments, risk mitigation, and read-across activities
• Process Improvement & Data Analytics: Analyse quality data and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to support operational and management reviews; drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardisation initiatives to strengthen process robustness and Right-First-Time performance; promote a Zero Defects and quality-at-source culture
• Quality System Governance: Ensure compliance with Operational Process Manuals (OPMs), SOPs, work instructions, and Quality Management System requirements, driving improvement measures and mitigation actions across worldwide repair supply chain activities
• Support HO Repair, Lease & Exchange Order Management APAC with ad hoc recurring issue analysis, applying data analysis or process checks; support HO Repair Operations APAC with improvement initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing, MRO, or the Aviation industry
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9110) and quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, 8D, RCA, 5 Why, and CAPA
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and data interpretation skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or ISO Lead Auditor
• Knowledge of aviation/aerospace regulations, material control requirements, warehouse operations, and supplier quality management
• Experience in quality auditing, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives

How to Apply

Apply via the link provided.