Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & Improvement

Thales Group; Otago; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Thales Group in Singapore is seeking a technically competent Process Engineer to support high-volume manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement and maintain process stability.

You will lead DOE studies, PFMEA, SPC, and control plans, investigate deviations, implement CAPAs, and mentor operators on new processes. A strong background in Lean/Six Sigma and data analytics is essential to improve quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with DOE, SPC, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Familiarity with Minitab/JMP is a plus.
• Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Commitment to quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production operations to maintain stable and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Investigate deviations, troubleshoot issues and implement CAPAs.
• Monitor KPIs including yield, scrap rate, cycle time and OEE.
• Support escalation, containment and recovery activities to minimise disruptions.
• Implement sustainable solutions to recurring process issues and improve robustness.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality and productivity.
• Apply Lean and structured improvement methodologies to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Analyse manufacturing data to identify trends and evaluate action effectiveness.
• Contribute to digitisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives where applicable.
• Develop and execute process qualification/validation plans, reports.
• Conduct DOE, capability studies and statistical analyses for parameter optimisation.
• Verify performance against quality, reliability and production requirements before release.
• Support audits and maintain compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Prepare, review and maintain SOPs, process specs and work instructions.
• Coordinate ECO/ECN implementation and provide operator training.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing ops

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

DOE

SPC

PFMEA

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Thales Group in Singapore is seeking a technically competent Process Engineer to support high-volume manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement and maintain process stability.

You will lead DOE studies, PFMEA, SPC, and control plans, investigate deviations, implement CAPAs, and mentor operators on new processes. A strong background in Lean/Six Sigma and data analytics is essential to improve quality and efficiency.