Manufacturing Design Engineer: NPI & Process Excellence

KLA Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a skilled engineer to advance manufacturing initiatives in Singapore. The role focuses on industrializing new products, supporting ramp, and driving readiness reviews alongside Design Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex issues, leading root cause analyses, and developing assembly documentation and ECO plans to ensure on-time shipment and quality. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, systems engineering, NPI, or product support experience.
• Strong understanding of system integration, precision electromechanical assemblies, and complex equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and test data.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design Engineering to industrialize new products (NPI) and support manufacturing ramp.
• Drive product development and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level manufacturing issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and field issues.
• Develop and maintain assembly documentation, work instructions, and ECO implementation plans.
• Support supplier quality improvement and resolution of component-related issues.
• Drive manufacturing process optimization, standardization, and cycle time improvements.
• Provide technical support to production to ensure on-time shipment and product quality.

Skills

NPI collaboration

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics

Job description

KLA is seeking a skilled engineer to advance manufacturing initiatives in Singapore. The role focuses on industrializing new products, supporting ramp, and driving readiness reviews alongside Design Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex issues, leading root cause analyses, and developing assembly documentation and ECO plans to ensure on-time shipment and quality. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.