Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Systems

Rolls-Royce plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Services Engineer to support the Manufacturing Services Leader. You will coordinate at plant level for service lines and ensure external service provider partnerships meet business requirements.

Responsibilities include leading digital initiatives, collaborating with IT and vendors, and implementing projects with timely delivery while expanding digital capabilities across operations.

Qualifications

• BEng (or equivalent) in Engineering/Industrial/Computer Engineering.
• 1+ year experience in a manufacturing operation or automation.
• Experience with MES and IoT platforms in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong change management and project leadership experience.
• Proficient in data visualization with Power BI, Python, and SQL.
• Familiar with automation technologies and connectivity standards (OPC UA, MQTT).
• Experience with Digital Twin, AI/ML, AR/VR for manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with IT, operations, and vendors to deliver digital solutions.
• Develop digital capabilities roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Provide ongoing technical support for digital systems and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Interpersonal skills

Education

BEng (or equivalent) in Engineering/Industrial/Computer Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Power Apps

OpCenter

Mendix

ThingWorx

OPC UA

MQTT

Job description

Job Description Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. As a Manufacturing Services Engineer for Fan Blade Singapore Facility, you will provide support to the Manufacturing Services Leader to ensure that the organization’s goals are delivered. You will be responsible for coordinating, at plant and cell level, for the Manufacturing Services organization’s service lines. Your task is to ensure that all aspects of external Service Provider partnerships are delivered and monitored in line with business requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Lead and support digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations. Partner functional teams to identify opportunities for new processes and implementation of digital solutions – smart factory initiatives, process automation, data visualization dashboards etc. Develop digital capabilities roadmaps in line with business strategic objectives. Support both major transformational and continuous improvement projects with technical expertise. Provide leadership with regards to vendor engagement to scope projects, evaluate proposals and review deliverables. Provide on-going technical support for digital systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and know how to escape incidents effectively in a timely manner. Lead implementation of projects related to digital systems and manage collaboration with partners and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of those capabilities. Be a catalyst for collaboration among IT partners to deliver an integrated service support ecosystem.

Qualifications

Possess a BEng (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Engineering/Industrial/Computer Engineering) At least 1 years relevant experience in a manufacturing operation facility, automation. Proven working experience maintaining & supporting digital manufacturing systems (MES, IoT platforms) in a manufacturing facility. Hands-on with strong knowledge in project and business change management. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to understand stakeholder needs and work with cross functional teams. Proficient in data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Python, SQL Proficient with Microsoft Power Apps suite of applications Familiar with automation technologies (robotics, sensors), connectivity standards (OPC UA, MQTT), IoT platforms and manufacturing execution systems such as OpCenter, Mendix, Thingworx Familiar with automation technologies (robotics, sensors) can connectivity standards (OPC UA, MQTT) Ability to deliver quality work in a fast-pace operational environment. Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Experience with Digital Twin, AI/ML, AR/ VR for manufacturing, front end interface development with Java will be a plus.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.