Industrial Engineer, Mechanical

PerkinElmer Scientific (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer Scientific (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive lean transformation and design production workstations and fixtures across our analytical instruments manufacturing operations.

The role combines industrial engineering methods with hands-on mechanical design of tooling, test hardware, and process documentation. You will lead kaizen events, support NPI, and collaborate across CN/MY/SG networks to improve safety, quality, and capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and CI techniques.
• Hands-on CAD experience with production tooling and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify and deploy assembly/workstations, cells, and lines with layout and ergonomics.
• Lead kaizen events and CI projects to reduce cycle time, WIP and defects.
• Develop jigs, fixtures and tooling lifecycle from concept to validation and sustaining engineering.
• Define and implement testing solutions for sub-assembly and final product test with cross-team collaboration.
• Represent manufacturing in NPI reviews (DFM/DFA) and ramp support.
• Develop routings, standard times, work instructions, and process documentation.

Skills

Lean transformation

Line balancing

Time studies

Kaizen events

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

In-house machining/tools

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).