Industrial Engineer, Mechanical

PerkinElmer; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer in Singapore is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong mechanical foundation to drive lean transformation across our analytical instruments manufacturing operations.

You will design workstations, jigs, and tooling, lead CI events, collaborate with R&D and quality, and help improve throughput, quality, and capacity on the site and regional network.

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineer with focus on lean transformation and workstation/cell design.
• Experience in design of jig, fixtures, and tooling; capable with CAD and hands-on shop floor work.
• Leadership in kaizen events and continuous improvement to reduce cycle time and defects.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize assembly/test workstations, cells, and lines with ergonomic layouts and poka-yoke elements.
• Own the lifecycle of jigs, fixtures, and tooling from requirements to validation and sustaining engineering.
• Lead lean/CI projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost; establish standard work and reduce WIP and floor space.
• Define testing solutions for sub-assembly and final product tests; ensure repeatability and coverage with R&R.
• Represent manufacturing in NPI: DFMA reviews, process FMEAs, ramp readiness, and tooling/test readiness.
• Maintain routings, standard times, work instructions, control plans; use data (OEE, FPY, cycle time) to drive improvements.
• Collaborate across CN/MY/SG; support line transfers and share best practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CAD

Time studies

Jig & fixture design

Job description

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job TitleIndustrial Engineer, Mechanical Location(s) Singapore Job Description

PerkinElmer is looking for an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering foundation to drive lean transformation, workstation and cell design, and jig/fixture/tooling development across our analytical instruments manufacturing operations. The role combines classical industrial engineering (standard work, line balancing, time studies, layout) with hands on mechanical design of production tooling and test hardware. The successful candidate is equally comfortable in CAD, at the machine shop, and on the factory floor leading a kaizen event, and will be a key contributor to productivity, quality, and capacity programmes across the site and the wider regional network.

Responsibilities

• Process & Workstation Design - Design, specify, and deploy assembly and test workstations, cells, and lines - including layout, ergonomics, material presentation, point-of-use tooling, and error-proofing (poka-yoke).
• Jig & Fixture Development - Own the full lifecycle of jigs, fixtures, and tooling: requirements capture, concept design, detailed design, build (in-house or via suppliers), validation, and sustaining engineering.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement - Lead kaizen events and CI projects targeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost; establish and improve standard work; drive measurable reductions in cycle time, WIP, defects, and floor space.
• Test Solutions - Define and implement testing solutions for sub-assembly and final product test, working with quality and R&D to ensure test coverage, repeatability (GR&R), and cycle-time targets are met.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) - Represent manufacturing in NPI: design-for-manufacture/assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews, process FMEAs, line readiness, tooling and test readiness, and ramp support.
• Data & Documentation - Develop and maintain routings, standard times, work instructions, control plans, and process documentation; use data (OEE, FPY, cycle time) to prioritise and verify improvements.
• Cross-Site Collaboration - Share best practice and standardise processes, tooling, and test approaches across the regional manufacturing network (CN / MY / SG); support line transfers between sites.
• EHS & Compliance - Ensure all processes, tooling, and equipment meet safety, ESD, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001/13485 as applicable, machine safety standards).

Are you ready to help improve the lives of millions of people and create a healthier world? When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’ll do. From our dedicated scientists and world class operations employees to our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and service groups, we’re a unique team of 5,000+ global colleagues who come to work every day knowing we’re making a difference. Through innovation, collaboration, and believing in our mission, we strive to create an inspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so that they can be their best and, together, create a better tomorrow. Join us today.