Lead QA Engineer (NPI)
Location: Singapore Advanced Manufacturing (Pioneer Crescent)Department: Quality
About us:
Our advanced manufacturing sets us apart – we set the lowest tolerances and highest production values to develop machines that not only perform better, but are built better too. Perfectly crafted and pleasing to engage with.
About the role:
As a Lead QA Engineer (NPI), you will lead Quality Assurance for Dyson Digital Motor NPI projects from development through Start of Production. You will partner with RDD and cross-functional teams to define component requirements, ensure drawing, supplier, metrology and DPAP readiness, manage quality risks and non-conformances, and deliver a structured handover to Sustaining Quality.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead Quality Assurance for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for Dyson Digital Motors from development through Start of Production (SOP).
- Partner with Research, Design and Development (RDD) and cross-functional teams to review and finalize component requirements, including Critical-to-Quality (CTQ), Critical-to-Manufacturing (CTM), and Design for Manufacturability considerations.
- Review and approve technical drawings from a Quality perspective, ensuring part specifications, tolerances and inspection requirements are clearly defined.
- Ensure metrology readiness with internal teams and suppliers, including measurement methods, equipment, fixtures, programs, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
- Support Dyson Part Approval Process (DPAP) activities and quality readiness reviews, including part capability, supplier readiness, and relevant document review / approval status before SOP.
- Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning methodology with suppliers to ensure best outcome for mass production parts.
- Coordinate containment, root-cause investigation, and corrective-action closure for NPI risks and non-conformances through SOP.
- Provide technical leadership, coaching and training to QA engineers, technician, and inspectors in drawing interpretation and metrology.
- Ensure a structured handover of approved parts, controls, measurement methods, open risks, and actions from NPI to Sustaining Quality.
- Support Supplier Quality on material issues, containment, disposition, corrective actions, and improvement activities when required.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
About you:
- Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in NPI/APQP, supplier quality, process engineering or product engineering in manufacturing.
- Experience leading cross-functional quality activities and driving technical issues to closure with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Practical knowledge of APQP and part-approval methods, including PFMEA, Control Plans, QSI/inspection standards, MSA, SPC and process capability.
- Highly proficient in reading, interpreting and reviewing engineering drawings and applicable GD&T requirements.
- Working knowledge of dimensional metrology; strong experience with CMM or vision measurement systems is preferred.
- Experience in supplier quality development, qualification, auditing, root-cause analysis, 8D/CAPA and corrective-action management.
- Knowledge of plastic injection moulding, metal stamping or machining, and magnet-related components is preferred.
- Familiar with commonly used productivity and statistical software, including Microsoft Office and Minitab.
- Proactive and structured, with the ability to work independently, lead others and manage competing priorities.
- Able to work flexible hours to suit work and scheduling demands with minimal supervision.
Working at Dyson:
You will be part of a highly collaborative Quality and manufacturing environment where technical rigour, ownership and continuous improvement matter. This is an opportunity to shape NPI quality readiness and build robust, sustainable controls for Dyson Digital Motor production.
Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fueling and realizing ambition.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline
- Relevant experience in NPI, APQP, supplier quality, process engineering, or product engineering in manufacturing
- Experience leading cross-functional quality activities and driving technical issues to closure with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Practical knowledge of APQP and part-approval methods, including PFMEA, Control Plans, QSI or inspection standards, MSA, SPC, and process capability
- Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and reviewing engineering drawings and applicable GD&T requirements
- Working knowledge of dimensional metrology
- Strong experience with CMM or vision measurement systems
- Experience in supplier quality development, qualification, auditing, root-cause analysis, 8D or CAPA, and corrective-action management
- Knowledge of plastic injection moulding, metal stamping or machining, and magnet-related components
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Minitab
- Ability to work independently, lead others, and manage competing priorities
- Ability to work flexible hours according to work and scheduling demands with minimal supervision
Dyson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dyson and has not been reviewed or approved by Dyson.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision offerings are broad, paired with company‑paid life and disability coverage, plus EAP, backup care, and wellness incentives. Employer‑funded healthcare dollars and premium‑discount or Lifestyle Spending Account options further enhance coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is consistently advertised on U.S. postings. This provides predictable retirement support across roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, commuter benefits, and notable product discounts supplement core coverage. Wellness incentives and a Lifestyle Spending Account expand lifestyle support beyond medical plans.
Dyson Insights
What We Do
At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas
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