Operations Manager / Engineering Manager / QA Director [China Based/Metal] - #1124905

• Location: Workplace based in China

• 5.5 days per week

• Covered Accommodation

• AWS & VB provided

• Industry: Manufacturing - Precision Metal / Low Mix-High Volume

• Position recruiting: Ops Manager, Head of Engineering Department & QA Director

1. Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Huizhou factory and act as the main liaison with Singapore HQ.

• Oversee production planning, machining, sheet metal, welding, assembly, and surface treatment.

• Ensure on-time delivery, quality compliance, and cost efficiency.

• Manage end-to-end supply chain: material planning, procurement, warehouse, and logistics.

• Implement Lean practices (5S, VSM, Kanban) and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead quality management activities, including AS9100 compliance, audits, NCR investigations, and CAPA.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related.

• 10+ years of manufacturing operations leadership; 5+ years in senior/plant management.

• Strong hands-on experience in machining, sheet metal, welding, assembly & surface treatment.

• Familiar with low-volume, high-mix production.

• Proficient in Chinese & English; SAP experience preferred.

• Knowledge of AS9100 or aerospace QMS is an advantage.

2. QA Lead (Global Quality Assurance)

Responsibilities

• Lead global QA across China and Mexico facilities.

• Maintain ISO/AS9100/IATF-certified Quality Management Systems.

• Supervise in-process inspection, final checks, and audits.

• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and aerospace quality standards.

• Manage NCR, RCA, CAPA (8D) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering & Supply Chain to ensure end-to-end product quality.

• Oversee audit planning, documentation review, KPI reporting, and QA team development.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering.

• 15+ years of QA experience in metal-processing manufacturing; 5+ years in management.

• Strong technical knowledge in stamping, CNC, welding, fabrication & surface treatment.

• Proficient in quality tools: FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D, CAPA.

• Skilled in inspection instruments (CMM, micrometers, gauges) & ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

3. Engineering Manager (Manufacturing Engineering)

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with Singapore HQ.

• Translate 2D/3D design drawings into manufacturable processes, BOM, and engineering documentation.

• Define full process workflows (material → machining → sheet metal → welding → surface treatment → assembly).

• Oversee sample builds, validation, and process optimization.

• Develop Manufacturing Instructions and Work Instructions.

• Drive continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and MRB activities.

• Standardize components across product lines to reduce cost and complexity.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.

• 10+ years in manufacturing/production engineering; aerospace/automotive/precision equipment preferred.

• Strong hands-on background in CNC machining & metal stamping (mandatory).

• Proficient in engineering drawing analysis & process design.

• Familiar with Lean, RCA, and continuous improvement tools.

• Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 / IATF16949 and SAP is preferred.

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