Lead Process Engineer (Optics Coating)

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in optical and photonic components is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive process development and enhance manufacturing operations. This role involves collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure efficiency and stability in operations while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of experience in a manufacturing setting, particularly with optical coatings, and possess strong leadership and project management skills. Join a company known for its innovation and quality, making a significant impact in advanced manufacturing worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, focusing on optical coatings.
• Strong understanding of DOE and statistical process control.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development for high-precision optical components.
• Identify and implement enhancements for product yield and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PVD Deposition Technologies

Job description

Adecco is working with a global leader in optical and photonic components, with a strong presence in Singapore. The company produces high-precision optical parts to support key industries like industrial lasers, semiconductors, and medical devices. Known for innovation and quality, the company is critical in advanced manufacturing worldwide.

The Job

• Lead process development and improve manufacturing processes related to high-precision optical components and coatings.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure stable and efficient operations.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve product yield, cycle time, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support troubleshooting of technical issues and drive root cause analysis for production challenges.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers to strengthen technical capabilities across the team.

The Talent

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Physics, or related).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally involving optical coatings or thin-film processes.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control, DOE, and lean manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with PVD or similar deposition technologies is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities.

Next Steps

• Send your resume to [e-mail], with header 'Apply Lead Process Engineer'
• All shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Amanda Lim Yan Nee
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EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R23117625