Automation & Assembly Process Engineer — Lead Upgrades

Recruit Expert; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Expert is seeking a seasoned process engineer to support manufacturing operations in Singapore. The role emphasizes process optimisation, equipment reliability, and OEE improvement across assembly lines.

You will lead automation projects, upgrade equipment, troubleshoot tooling, and drive process development to enhance yield and quality while supporting preventive maintenance and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in process engineering, automation and assembly manufacturing.
• Experience with assembly processes, automation, tooling/fixtures, equipment improvement and troubleshooting.
• Project management and process/equipment validation experience.
• Medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with knowledge of cGMP, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 or FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for manufacturing operations, focusing on process optimisation, equipment reliability, productivity and OEE improvement.
• Lead automation, equipment upgrade and assembly improvement projects, including troubleshooting, tooling/fixture enhancement and process development.
• Drive initiatives to improve yield, quality and production output, while supporting preventive maintenance, calibration and equipment risk assessments.
• Manage engineering projects, validation activities and capital expenditure, working closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and other cross-functional teams.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable quality, safety and environmental standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process engineering

Automation

Assembly manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Recruit Expert is seeking a seasoned process engineer to support manufacturing operations in Singapore. The role emphasizes process optimisation, equipment reliability, and OEE improvement across assembly lines.

You will lead automation projects, upgrade equipment, troubleshoot tooling, and drive process development to enhance yield and quality while supporting preventive maintenance and risk assessments.