Manufacturing Cost Optimization Engineer

MURATA ELECTRONICS SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte) Ltd based in Yishun is seeking a cost and process improvement analyst to support financial planning and cost analysis, driving efficient systems integrating Man, Machine, Material, Method.

The candidate will collaborate across functions to identify data-driven cost-saving opportunities, study methodologies, automate calculations, and contribute to factory layout and productivity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and presentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication to share insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of target material consumption and standard operation times to identify gaps and opportunities for cost and productivity improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data, insights, and improvement ideas to support operational and cost optimization initiatives.
• Study and review cost-reduction calculation methodologies to improve accuracy, consistency, and reliability of cost-saving evaluations.
• Leverage IT and digital tools to automate cost-analysis and calculation processes, improving efficiency and reducing manual processing time.
• Support the planning and coordination of factory small-group improvement activities, including continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Support factory layout improvement projects to optimize space utilization, material flow, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Economics, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte) Ltd based in Yishun is seeking a cost and process improvement analyst to support financial planning and cost analysis, driving efficient systems integrating Man, Machine, Material, Method.

The candidate will collaborate across functions to identify data-driven cost-saving opportunities, study methodologies, automate calculations, and contribute to factory layout and productivity initiatives.