Quality Manager

We are building a global sourcing platform across Asia to directly partner with manufacturers and strengthen supply chain capability, cost competitiveness, and product performance.

The Quality Manager, which is based in Singapore, will lead the development and execution of the supplier quality program across the Asian region. This role is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet defined quality, compliance, and execution standards from initial evaluation through production, shipment, and ongoing performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to build the quality function from the ground up and establish a scalable system across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

Build the Quality System

• Design and implement a complete quality management program for sourced products

• Establish processes for factory audits, supplier qualification, inspections, and performance tracking

• Develop standardized documentation, templates, and reporting tools

Lead Supplier Audits

• Conduct on-site factory audits to assess manufacturing capability, quality systems, and compliance

• Evaluate new and existing suppliers across Asia

• Define approval criteria and drive corrective action plans

Manage Pre-Shipment Inspections

• Develop and oversee pre-shipment inspection (PSI) processes

• Ensure products meet specifications prior to shipment

• Coordinate with third-party inspection providers

• Validate packaging, labeling, and shipment readiness

Drive Supplier Quality Performance

• Monitor supplier performance through defect rates, returns, and customer feedback

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Establish supplier scorecards and reporting

Develop Suppliers

• Identify gaps in supplier capabilities and quality systems

• Work with factories to improve processes, controls, and consistency

• Support long-term supplier development and scalability

Build and Lead Regional Team

• Hire and develop quality engineers, auditors, and inspection coordinators

• Establish regional coverage across key sourcing markets

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with sourcing, supply chain, and product teams

• Ensure quality requirements are integrated into supplier onboarding and execution

• Support product validation and continuous improvement

Required Experience

• 8–15+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering
• Strong experience with factory audits and supplier qualification
• Experience managing pre-shipment inspections and working with third-party inspection firms
• Background in automotive or industrial manufacturing preferred
• Experience working with suppliers across Asia required
• Knowledge of ISO / IATF quality systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality controls
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ability to build and implement structured quality processes
• Proven ability to build and lead teams across multiple countries
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on, execution-focused mindset
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Ability to travel within the region as needed
• Automotive aftermarket experience strongly preferred but not required