Senior QA Officer (Mining Industry)

A leading global mining and manufacturing group seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Officer in Hong Kong to strengthen supplier quality, ensure product compliance, and drive procurement excellence across Asia.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of ISO 9001-compliant quality management systems, strengthening quality governance across steel and hi-chrome procurement
• Own supplier quality assurance across Asia by planning and conducting audits, driving corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and SLAs
• Oversee product testing programmes, including non-destructive testing, to ensure materials consistently meet technical specifications and customer requirements
• Drive the resolution of product quality issues by leading investigations, implementing corrective actions, and enhancing supplier performance and product conformance
• Serve as the technical quality advisor to global procurement and cross-functional stakeholders, providing expertise on steel, hi-chrome, and alloy quality assurance
• Standardise quality processes by developing QA procedures, work instructions, documentation, and audit schedules while supporting new supplier qualification and onboarding
• Partner with business leaders, metallurgists, and technical teams to analyse supplier performance, align quality strategies with operational objectives, and drive continuous improvement

Candidate profile:

• Degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Quality Management, or a related discipline, with experience in the steel, foundry, or heavy manufacturing industry
• Proven experience developing and managing quality management systems and QA programmes within large-scale industrial or procurement environments
• Strong knowledge of steel manufacturing, alloy casting, metal processing, and supplier quality management
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis (e.g. Six Sigma) and non-destructive testing (NDT); relevant certification is an advantage
• Exposure to manufacturing operations, foundries, or third-party testing laboratories, with experience conducting supplier audits and driving continuous improvement
• Fluent in English and Chinese, with the ability to collaborate effectively across international teams and supplier networks
• Willingness to travel extensively across China and other Asian markets to conduct supplier audits and manage quality performance

About the company:

A leading global industrial organisation is recognised for delivering high-quality solutions to international markets. It offers a collaborative environment where employees can drive operational excellence and grow their careers.

Keywords: quality assurance, supplier quality management, quality management system, ISO 9001, steel manufacturing, mining industry

What’s next:

Shape supplier quality across Asia and drive excellence in a globally connected industrial business. Apply now!