Quality Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections and release acceptance checks on trams after completion of Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM).
• Verify that maintenance work has been completed in accordance with approved maintenance procedures, work instructions, and technical standards.
• Ensure trams released for service comply with the Company's safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Identify non-conformities and promptly raise issues with the relevant maintenance teams, following up on corrective actions as required.

2. Major Inspection and Critical Component Examination

• Perform and assist in scheduled major inspections and overhaul inspections of tram vehicles. Inspection scope includes, but is not limited to:-
• Underframe and car body structure; Bogies; Wheels and wheelsets; Axles; Bearings; Brake systems and associated mechanical components; Traction motors and drive systems; Large and small gears; and other safety-critical components
• Assess the serviceability of components based on maintenance standards, dimensional limits, and inspection criteria.

• Conduct inspections of safety-critical tram components using ultrasonic testing and other Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods in accordance with established procedures.
• Inspection scope may include axles, motor shafts, gears, and other designated components.
• Record, evaluate, and report inspection findings, and follow up on any abnormalities identified.
• Candidates holding a recognized NDT Level II qualification (e.g., Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, or Dye Penetrant Testing) will be given preference.

• Carry out final quality inspections and acceptance checks for trams that have undergone maintenance, major repairs, or overhauls.
• Verify that all maintenance activities, testing, measurements, and documentation comply with required standards before approving vehicles for service.
• Assist in ensuring inspection and maintenance records are complete, accurate, and fully traceable.

• Conduct special inspections and technical investigations following tram-related accidents, major failures, or safety incidents as required.
• Assist in collecting, recording, and preserving technical evidence, measurement data, and inspection findings.
• Support investigations and vehicle examinations conducted by management, engineering teams, the Police, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), and other relevant government or external organizations.

• Assist in monitoring the quality of rolling stock maintenance activities and frontline staff compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Record and report non-conformities, recurring defects, and potential quality issues.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions and verifying the effectiveness of remedial measures.
• Support internal and external quality audits, including inspections and reviews conducted by EMSD.

• Conduct ad hoc and special vehicle inspections in response to operational needs.
• Support fleet-wide or targeted inspections when abnormal conditions, recurring failures, safety concerns, or special operational events arise.
• Assist in reliability improvement, quality improvement, and safety-related projects.
• Perform other duties related to quality assurance, inspection, safety, and accident investigation as assigned by supervisors.