Associate Project Engineer

MSD INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is looking for an Associate Project Engineer for a 2-year contract. The role involves supporting the deployment of Project Uptime, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, possess project management skills, and have relevant technical experience in the manufacturing industry. The position allows for significant career development opportunities in a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Engaging team environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant technical experience in manufacturing industry.
• Skills in developing and implementing technical solutions.
• Knowledge of process/facilities equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of Project Uptime and manage project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations throughout execution.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Calibration management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Job description

Associate Project Engineer (WDA) – 2 years contract

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.

Job Purpose

Successfully deploy and implement Project Uptime at the pharmaceutical manufacturing site within the required project timeline. Manage the implementation and ensure the successful realization of the benefits and value of the project.
Serve as the Project engineer for continuous progress in Maintenance Excellence by driving consistent best practices in Maintenance Work Order Management and sustaining the new Enterprise Asset Management System.

MAIN RESPONSBILITIES

1. Project Management

• Support the full lifecycle deployment of Project Uptime, ensuring alignment with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and site operational objectives.
• Support the Project Lead in developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies to meet aggressive timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Production, and IT to ensure seamless EAM system integration.
• Track project KPIs and provide regular status updates to the Project Lead.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and other applicable pharmaceutical regulations throughout project execution.
• Work closely with the Site Equipment SME to develop detailed maintenance task lists and perform task list optimization.

2. EAM Deployment & Maintenance Excellence

• Configure asset hierarchies, maintenance plans, work orders, spare parts, and calibration modules within the EAM system.
• Support data migration activities including asset master data, BOMs, maintenance history, and task lists. Track deliverables, milestones, risks, and dependencies related to EAM deployment.
• Ensure EAM implementation complies with GMP, GDP, and Data Integrity (ALCOA+) principles.
• Define and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies within the EAM system.
• Perform task optimization prior to migration, including removal of non-value-added activities while ensuring all critical and essential tasks are retained.
• Modify SAP PM task lists and convert them into EAM-friendly formats for successful integration.
• Support the transfer of documents, pictures, images, and diagrams (DIR) from SAP to the EAM platform in collaboration with local and global teams.
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by Supervisors.

3. Change Management & Influencing

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support task migration and EAM adoption.
• Proactively address resistance to change using data-driven insights, critical thinking, and effective negotiation.

4. Calibration & Paperless Initiatives

• Support the Calibration Paperless Initiative within the EAM platform.
• Review calibration data to ensure data integrity is maintained and not compromised during and after migration.
• Ensure calibration workflows align with regulatory and quality requirements.

5. Decision Making

• Balance competing demands between production uptime, maintenance priorities, and project deliverables in a regulated environment.
• Ensure all decisions comply with pharmaceutical regulations, corporate governance, and quality standards.
• Collect, analyses, and interpret data effectively to frame the right questions and support sound decision-making.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent. Preferably 2‑3 years relevant technical experience in manufacturing industry, including: Process/facilities equipment maintenance and reliability.
• Project management skills, including problem‑solving, developing and implementing technical solutions, planning and scheduling implementations, working with multi‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of calibration management and CMMS are added advantage.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide
• Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future

This is a career conversion programme under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only
• PMETs or Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in biopharma industry are welcomed to apply
• Open to two years contract

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

What we look for…

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.