Manufacturing Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background to design, maintain, and improve tooling systems in our Singapore facility.

You will ensure tooling readiness for production, collaborate with teams, and drive TPM and lean initiatives to boost efficiency and reliability. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, tooling optimization, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to minimize downtime and support NPI activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in tooling design, fabrication, and maintenance within manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure tooling meets product and process requirements.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance for mechanical equipment.
• Provide technical support to production teams on tooling and equipment usage.
• Support new product introduction by preparing tooling readiness.
• Apply lean manufacturing and TPM principles to tooling and maintenance.

Skills

Tooling design

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical Engineer background) will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving tooling systems while ensuring periodic maintenance of mechanical equipment in the manufacturing facility. This role supports production efficiency, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.We are looking for Manufacturing Engineer who can…Job Duties:Tooling Design & ManagementDesign, develop, and maintain jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support production.Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure tooling meets product and process requirements.Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions.Periodic MaintenancePlan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for mechanical equipment.Monitor equipment performance and reliability, ensuring minimal downtime.Coordinate with maintenance teams to resolve mechanical failures quickly.Manufacturing SupportProvide technical support to production teams on tooling and equipment usage.Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in tooling and maintenance activities.Support new product introduction (NPI) by preparing tooling and equipment readiness.Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve tooling efficiency and equipment reliability.Apply lean manufacturing and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles.Drive cost reduction initiatives through tooling optimization and maintenance improvements.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.Experience in tooling design, fabrication, and maintenance within manufacturing.Knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX).Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Preferred SkillsHands-on experience with CNC machining or tool fabrication.Familiarity with TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for maintenance scheduling.Project management experience in manufacturing environments.#LI-DNIGlobally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail] .If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role