Manufacturing Engineer I

Medtronic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Singapore is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to develop, qualify, and sustain scalable manufacturing processes for medical device production. You will lead process qualification, drive improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes applying SPC, process capability studies, and data-driven problem solving to optimize throughput, yield, and cost, while supporting automation, inspection systems, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field; regulated industry experience preferred.
• Experience applying SPC, process capability analysis, or statistical methods to manufacturing.
• Experience cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process qualification, validation, and verification to support production readiness and process sustainability.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, throughput, cost and performance.
• Analyze process performance using SPC, process capability studies, and data-driven problem solving.
• Drive investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for manufacturing, equipment, and process issues.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Operations, and suppliers to execute qualification and process improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation and enhancement of manufacturing technologies, including inspection systems, automation, and machine vision applications.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, protocols, reports, procedures, and technical records per quality and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process standardization, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Skills

SPC experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Statistical methods

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Machine vision systems

Automation systems

Inspection systems

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

This role sits within the Manufacturing Engineering function supporting medical device production operations in Singapore. The team is responsible for developing, qualifying, and sustaining manufacturing processes that enable consistent product quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Manufacturing Engineering partners closely with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Research & Development, and external suppliers to advance process capability, production readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

This position is based in Singapore and follows an onsite work arrangement to support manufacturing operations, equipment, and process activities.

As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will contribute to the development, qualification, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes that support production performance, product quality, and operational scalability.

The role involves leading qualification activities, driving process enhancements, applying statistical tools to improve process capability, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve manufacturing challenges and strengthen site capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process qualification, validation, and verification activities to support production readiness and process sustainability.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve product quality, throughput, cost efficiency, and operational performance.
• Analyze process performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability studies, and data-driven problem-solving methods.
• Drive investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for manufacturing, equipment, and process-related issues.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Operations, and suppliers to execute qualification and process improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation and enhancement of manufacturing technologies, including inspection systems, automation solutions, and machine vision applications.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, protocols, reports, procedures, and technical records in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process standardization, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with experience in manufacturing engineering, process qualification, process validation, or production support within a regulated industry
• Experience executing process validation, verification, qualification, or manufacturing process development activities.
• Experience applying Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, or statistical methods to manufacturing processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or external suppliers to support manufacturing objectives.
• Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements applicable to manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing industry.
• Experience with machine vision systems, automated inspection technologies, or manufacturing automation projects.
• Experience supporting supplier qualification, equipment qualification, or process transfer activities.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving approaches.
• Experience driving process standardization, manufacturing efficiency improvements, or cost reduction initiatives.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.