Engineering Manager: Parts Manufacturing & Fabrication

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore leads the engineering team responsible for defining, implementing and improving manufacturing processes to produce advanced parts. The role focuses on strategy, technology roadmap, and optimizing engineering resources to drive quality and cost efficiency.

As the leader, you will drive continuous improvement, oversee capital projects, and collaborate with production for robust volume production. Six Sigma Black Belt is mandatory or to be attained for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, machining, precision manufacturing or related processes.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar methodologies.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is mandatory or must be attained for this role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of automation, Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing or smart factory initiatives is advantageous.
• Ability to develop engineering talent and build high-performing teams.
• Results-oriented with accountability and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Drives the engineering team on execution and planning for new products (NPI) towards robust volume production.
• Oversees cost savings, improvements and change management for mature products and processes.
• Oversee conceptual analysis of new capital projects while applying engineering standards in project design.
• Explore, implement and optimize new processes and manufacturing methods with production team.
• Define and enhance engineering methods to improve productivity, quality and technology.
• Assess team capability and identify learning needs and develop competence plans.

Skills

Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean Manufacturing

Project leadership

Manufacturing process optimization

Strong communication

Automation/Industry 4.0

Fabrication/ Machining knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

VDL ETG Singapore leads the engineering team responsible for defining, implementing and improving manufacturing processes to produce advanced parts. The role focuses on strategy, technology roadmap, and optimizing engineering resources to drive quality and cost efficiency.

As the leader, you will drive continuous improvement, oversee capital projects, and collaborate with production for robust volume production. Six Sigma Black Belt is mandatory or to be attained for this role.