Job Description

The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) brings you to the forefront of cybersecurity, digital transformation and engineering. From working on software development and systems integration to unmanned technologies and artificial intelligence, you can have an impact on Singapore's defence.

Achieve your fullest potential with opportunities to build your technical expertise and hone your competencies in diverse domains. You can also expect an immersive learning experience, where you will work with bright minds and collaborate with global industry experts.

DSTA is recognised as one of the top 10 employers in the Engineering & IT sector, where our engineers and IT professionals work alongside procurement specialists to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities for Singapore's peace and security.

Internship opportunities and a meaningful career await you.

Learn more about DSTA at . You may also email us at g if you have any enquiries pertaining to careers.

Opportunity

We are looking for an individual to join us in our Quality Audit and Management team.

As an intrapreneur, you will dream, plan, rationalise, coordinate and spearhead the digitalization initiatives centered around Quality Management System (QMS) and Internal Quality Audit (IQA). Knowledge on Design Thinking / Service Design methodology and tools to develop and execute the approach to derive current state gaps and challenges, and future state design and solutions are critical for the success.

As an advocate, your ability to engage different groups of stakeholders to seek buy in, drive and communicate QMS and IQA improvement initiatives will be crucial. You will harmonize QMS changes with relevant MINDEF/SAF directives, governance frameworks and other QMS processes. Ability to find common ground and reconcile differences to achieve common goals will serve you well.

As an enforcer, you will undertake IQA to strengthen your knowledge of ground issues, and train, supervise, evaluate and manage a group of auditors to ensure proper QMS governance. You will also support in sustaining the ISO9001 programme to maintain confidence from our customers, suppliers and public.

As an analyzer, you will collect, analyze, synthesize and draw insights and conclusions from audit findings, and other data points to formulate hypothesis and recommendations for process improvement. Giving up is not an option and answers will not be readily available from the textbooks.

Requirements

• Tertiary Qualification
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skill
• Resourceful, organised and meticulous
• Highly articulate and able to manage diverse views and seek consensus through discussion
• Team player who can work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Being competent in the following areas are not necessary but an added advantage

• Experience in design thinking and data analytics
• Auditing skill and knowledge on ISO9001

Advertised: 01 Nov 2022 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Dec 2022 Singapore Standard Time