Engineering Manager (Manufacturing/East/8k/5 days)

RECRUIT FAST PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to ensure equipment effectiveness and drive improvement initiatives. The candidate will lead a team, manage projects in high-volume settings, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years of experience are required, especially in automation machine design and project management. The role involves oversight of facilities maintenance and improving productivity while adhering to relevant regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• 5+ years leading technology-driven projects.
• Hands-on automation machine design experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive engineering team for improvement initiatives.
• Manage facilities maintenance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Automation expertise

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

CNC machining

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) meets targeted performance level.
• Drive the Engineering team in executing improvement initiatives to achieve cost savings and productivity targets.
• Review equipment designs and processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee and manage facilities maintenance activities and troubleshoot equipment issues to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Identify and recommend cost‑saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses.
• Provide leadership and direction to Technical, Moulding, Equipment, Process Engineers, as well as Workplace Safety functions.
• Lead and take ownership of in‑house and automation machines, including software development, covering concept development, design, budgeting, testing, commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and ensure environmental validation activities comply with ISO standards, FDA regulations, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of proven experience leading and delivering complex, technology‑driven projects.
• Must be very strong in automation.
• Hands‑on experience in automation machine design and PLC programming, with practical knowledge of machining processes including CNC, conventional milling, lathe, and grinding.
• Strong understanding of risk and hazard assessment methodologies for chemical and/or medical device manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of legal and safety regulations related to the installation of heavy capital equipment and permit‑to‑work requirements in a medical device manufacturing setting.
• Experience in conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering design, as well as project management.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with strong collaborative and people management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for mechanical design.

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