Global Machinery Engineering Lead - ASEAN & Japan HQ

Murata; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata seeks a senior engineer to organize activities that enhance production capability across ASEAN factories, including smart technology design, local fabrication, and collaboration with Japan HQ.

The role requires a mechanical/robotics engineering background with 8+ years in machine design, plus business-level Japanese and English to coordinate with Japan HQ and overseas affiliates. Strong leadership and proactive communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, robotic engineering or related field.
• At least 8 years of working experience in machine design or equivalent in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese, and business-level English.
• Strong logical thinking, conceptual skills and leadership.
• Proactive attitude and strong communication/interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects by aligning policies/strategies with Japan HQ or other group companies.
• Initiate periodic meetings with Japan HQ or other group companies to solve problems.
• Provide technical support to ASEAN factories (DX promotion, machine setup, modification, troubleshooting).
• Plan and arrange training sessions for machine engineers in ASEAN factories.
• Manage tasks of Japanese and local vendors.
• Conduct machine maintenance capability assessments for overseas factories.
• Develop department policy and permeate across units.
• Hold periodic meetings with headquarters and ASEAN factories.
• Manage tasks of subordinates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Japanese language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical/robotics engineering

Job description

Murata seeks a senior engineer to organize activities that enhance production capability across ASEAN factories, including smart technology design, local fabrication, and collaboration with Japan HQ.

The role requires a mechanical/robotics engineering background with 8+ years in machine design, plus business-level Japanese and English to coordinate with Japan HQ and overseas affiliates. Strong leadership and proactive communication are essential.