Manufacturing Engineer

BRAINBOX INNOVATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced engineer to handle NPI activities and sustaining engineering for electro-mechanical products. Responsibilities include production line setup, improving yield, and providing training. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechatronics or Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. The role involves working closely with R&D and production teams to ensure quality manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing of electro-mechanical products, preferably in manufacturing of Life Science Instruments.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with R&D/NPI Engineers and customers during NPI stage.
• Production Line setup and equipment planning for new project launches.
• Generate Manufacturing Instructions for mass production builds.
• Monitor and improve Assembly and Test First Pass yield.
• Provide training to Production Line Leaders/Operators.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical or Life Science Instrument Manufacturing

EE component and circuitry knowledge

Mechanical assembly know-how

Logical thinking and systematic problem solving

Analytical skills using SPC tools

Lean or Six Sigma experience

Education

Degree in Mechatronics or Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SQC Pack

Job description

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Mechatronics or Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing of electro-mechanical products, preferably in manufacturing of Life Science Instruments.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply

Roles & Responsibilities

To Perform the following NPI Activities:

• Liaise with R&D/NPI Engineers and customer during NPI stage to roll out activities for Product Transfer from NPI Phase to Mass Production
• Production Line setup and equipment planning for new project launch, define manufacturing line lay‑out, sourcing for tooling, fixtures and equipment and prepare CAPEX for NPI build
• Setting up shop floor control Data Gating system (DGS)
• Generate Manufacturing Instructions for mass Production build
• Perform assembly and test cycle time and touch time analysis
• Plan and assist to execute Prototype builds, Engineering builds/ Pilot Builds and channel the necessary feedback to the product design team to resolve any product issues
• Provide DFM / PFMEA feedback and assembly Jigs/Fixture Qualification & buyoff for Production

To Perform the following sustaining engineering activities related to manufacturing of assigned platforms:

• Monitor and Improve Assembly and Test First Pass yield to meet or exceed the targets.
• Perform First Level Failure Analysis of Production Fallouts and follow up closely to resolve line issues quickly without impacting production output.
• Provide training to Production Line Leaders/Operators on assembly and test Processes
• Keep shop floor MES up-to-date by resolving day-to-day issues or changes arising from Engineering Changes.
• Creating and Updating Assembly and Test Process documentations
• Manage Preventive Maintenance of production line tools, jigs & fixtures and Testers
• Follow up on equipment Calibration/Replacement to ensure compliance
• Apply Lean manufacturing concept to minimize the waste of material and labour
• Initiate and work on Continuous Improvement opportunity: Cycle Time/Cost Reduction and /or Quality improvement
• Preparation of Weekly and Monthly Reports of Production Performance and presentation to Customer

JOB-RELATED SKILLS & PRE-REQUISITES

• Knowledge of Medical or Life Science Instrument Manufacturing and exposure to ISO 13485 / US FDA 21 CFR.
• Validation of Production Processes and Equipment (Testers, Jigs & Fixtures)
• EE component and circuitry knowledge, EE test and measurement know-how in using various test equipment for troubleshooting EE issues (DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer etc)
• Possess mechanical assembly know-how, able to apply DFM/DFA/PFMEA study
• Possess logical thinking with systematic approach in problem solving
• Able to use SPC tools such as Minitab or SQC Pack to analyse production data
• Prior experience in LEAN or Six Sigma, certified practitioner will be an added advantage