Manufacturing Senior Engineer (Yishun)

Roles & Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Department: Manufacturing Engineering Department

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Functional relationships:

- Rationalization department in Japan

- Manufacturing engineering in Japan and ASEAN

POSITION PROFILE:

This position is to propel improvement for manufacturing process in terms of quality, efficiency and manufacturing cost with highly specialized process & product knowledge.

To give technical training for manufacturing post-process to local engineers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Align policies and strategies with Japan HQ and affiliated companies; coordinate joint projects to support divisional goals.

• Facilitate regular meetings with Japan HQ and related entities to address and resolve operational challenges.

• Drive continuous improvement in product quality through process optimization.

• Lead cost reduction efforts for manufacturing.

• Enhance manufacturing efficiency through process innovation and best practices.

• After implementing rationalization activities, verify actual effectiveness and drive PDCA cycle.

• Manage the transfer and integration of new technologies from Japan factories to local operations.

• Serve as a liaison between Japan rationalization departments to ensure timely access to technical information and its implementation in the factory.

• Monitor emerging technologies and propose improvements in quality, cost, efficiency, and safety.

• Design and deliver structured technical training programs for local engineers.

Ability/Competency required:

• Bachelor’s Degree/master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• At least 5 years of working experience in machine fabrication, design, or a related engineering discipline in electronic manufacturing industry.

• Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese, and business-level proficiency in spoken and written English, to support regular communication and coordination with Japan headquarters, Japanese-speaking business counterparts, and other overseas affiliates.

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

• Proactive mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Tell employers what skills you have

MES
PDCA
Vacuum Pumps
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing/Production Engineering
Analytical Skills
Technology Transfer
Quality Improvement
Resolve Technical and Operational Issues
Process Manufacturing
Rationalization
Technology Implementation
Lead Optimization
Project Coordination
Wiring Diagrams
Safety Training