QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - #1174226

Company Overview

Arun Energy is a Singapore-based pipe fabrication and installation company specializing in Offshore and Marine projects. Part of the Arun Group, it delivers high-quality services in marine engineering, shipbuilding, and offshore fabrication with expertise in advanced welding techniques.

Job Summary

Lead and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with marine industry standards and customer requirements. Drive quality assurance initiatives across ship repair, shipbuilding, and offshore projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold high workmanship and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and marine industry standards to enhance operational quality
• Oversee quality assurance and control activities for marine engineering, ship repair, shipbuilding, fabrication, and offshore projects to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
• Verify that project activities, materials, equipment, and workmanship meet approved drawings, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards
• Plan and execute internal quality audits, supplier audits, and project inspections to identify and address quality issues proactively
• Coordinate external audits, customer inspections, and certification audits to maintain compliance and certification status
• Monitor and manage non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), ensuring timely resolution to minimize defects and delays
• Review and approve quality documentation including Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), method statements, inspection reports, and quality procedures to maintain documentation accuracy
• Liaise with clients, ship owners, classification societies, subcontractors, and authorities on quality-related matters to ensure stakeholder alignment
• Establish quality performance indicators and prepare regular reports for management review to track and improve quality outcomes
• Identify quality risks and implement preventive measures to reduce rework, defects, and project delays
• Lead and develop the quality team to ensure effective implementation of quality standards and foster continuous improvement
• Promote a strong quality culture across the organization to drive sustained quality excellence and operational efficiency

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in marine, shipyard, ship repair, shipbuilding, offshore, or oil and gas industries
• Proficient knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System and quality auditing practices
• Experience managing internal and external audits, inspections, non-conformance reports (NCR), and corrective actions
• Familiarity with marine industry standards, classification society requirements, and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and inspection documentation
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with multiple departments, clients, and external parties

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining quality management systems
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification