Injection Molding Engineer — Process & Quality Optimizer

SMC MANUFACTURING (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC MANUFACTURING (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is seeking a Production & Operations Supervisor to oversee daily plastic injection molding activities, ensure schedule adherence, and drive process improvements. The role requires coordinating machine setup, material usage, and mold changes while leading a team of operators and technicians on a production shift.

The ideal candidate has Diploma/Engineering background and 1–3 years of experience in plastic injection molding, with a focus on quality,

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in a related engineering discipline.
• 1–3 years in plastic injection molding is advantageous; fresh graduates are welcome.
• Prior experience supervising operators or leading a production shift is preferred.
• Experience with precision plastic components for industrial or pneumatic products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of plastic injection molding machines and supporting equipment.
• Ensure production schedules are met according to planning and customer requirements.
• Monitor machine performance, cycle time, and output efficiency.
• Coordinate mold changeover, machine setup, and parameter adjustment during production runs.
• Ensure correct use of raw materials, colorants, and regrind according to approved standards.
• Coordinate with QA and Engineering on continuous improvement initiatives and implement SPC, poka‑yoke, and lean practices.
• Coordinate with maintenance and tooling teams on downtime and mold repairs; ensure maintenance is carried out as scheduled.
• Supervise, train, and motivate operators, technicians, and material handlers; allocate manpower for shifts.
• Enforce safety rules, ISO standards, and compliance; promote 5S and proper PPE usage; participate in audits.
• Maintain production records, downtime reports, scrap records, and output data; prepare weekly/monthly production reports.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Engineering drawings

Materials knowledge

Quality analysis

5S

Safety

Education

Diploma in Precision Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mold Design Engineering

Job description

SMC MANUFACTURING (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is seeking a Production & Operations Supervisor to oversee daily plastic injection molding activities, ensure schedule adherence, and drive process improvements. The role requires coordinating machine setup, material usage, and mold changes while leading a team of operators and technicians on a production shift.

The ideal candidate has Diploma/Engineering background and 1–3 years of experience in plastic injection molding, with a focus on quality,