Manufacturing engineer plastic molding

Philips; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking an experienced Plastic Tooling & Injection Moulding Process Engineer to support new product development, tooling industrialization, process validation, and production launches across sites.

You will collaborate with PDLM, NPI, Engineering, R&D and tooling suppliers to optimize moulding processes, run DoE, perform process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and ensure smooth transfer to mass production.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Polymer, Plastics Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in plastic tooling and injection moulding process engineering.
• Hands-on experience in plastic mould design, tooling manufacture, mould trials, and tooling validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate within PDLM project teams with cross-site teams and suppliers.
• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and tooling requirements.
• Plan and execute DOE to optimize processes and identify critical parameters.
• Support process and tooling validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and create process documentation.

Skills

Injection moulding

DOE

SPC

Scientific Moulding

Supplier management

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Moldflow

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

Job description

Job Title Manufacturing engineer plastic molding Job Description About the Role We are looking for an experienced Plastic Tooling & Injection Moulding Process Engineer to support new product development, tooling industrialization, process validation, and production launch activities. In this role, you will collaborate closely with PDLM, NPI, Engineering, R&D, tooling suppliers, and manufacturing teams across locations to ensure robust product designs, optimized moulding processes, and successful transfer of validated processes into mass production. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on expertise in plastic injection moulding, tooling, scientific moulding, process optimization, and NPI/industrialization, along with strong problem‑solving and supplier‑management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate effectively within PDLM project teams, working closely with cross‑site teams, vendors, suppliers, and production colleagues. Partner with NPI, Engineering, R&D, and tooling suppliers to conduct Early Supplier Involvement (ESI), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Manufacturability/Assembly/Testing (DfMAT) evaluations. Evaluate new product designs for technical feasibility, manufacturability, tooling requirements, and injection moulding process capability. Support the qualification of new tooling suppliers and provide technical guidance during mould trials and process development. Establish and optimize machine and process parameters using Scientific Moulding principles. Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize processes and identify critical parameters. Support process and tooling validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, and prepare process documentation, setup sheets, work instructions, and manufacturing standards. Troubleshoot tooling and process‑related issues from First‑Off Trial (FOT) through Start of Production (SOP). Conduct process capability studies, SPC, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to achieve quality and process targets. Ensure smooth and successful transfer of validated moulding processes into mass production. Manage the lifecycle of moulds and tooling, including preventive maintenance, service records, and performance tracking for both in‑house and supplier‑managed tooling. Identify and evaluate new moulding technologies, equipment, and process solutions, and conduct technical feasibility studies. Drive project deliverables in line with agreed timelines, quality, cost, and technical requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Polymer, Plastics Technology, or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in plastic tooling and injection moulding process engineering. Strong experience in injection moulding process development, optimization, and troubleshooting. Hands‑on experience in plastic mould design, tooling manufacture, mould trials, and tooling validation. Experience supporting NPI, industrialization, product transfer, or production launch projects. Strong understanding of Scientific Moulding, DOE, SPC, process capability, and root cause analysis. Experience working with and managing external tooling and mould suppliers. Knowledge of mould qualification, process validation, and production launch activities. Strong understanding of plastic material characteristics and their impact on tooling and moulding processes. Experience with CAD and/or mould flow analysis software, such as Moldflow, SolidWorks, NX, or Creo. Experience in medical devices, Personal Health, electronics, or other high‑precision manufacturing environments is highly preferred. Scientific Moulding certification is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

Strong technical and analytical problem‑solving skills. Ability to apply statistical and engineering methods to solve complex manufacturing problems. Strong understanding of the relationship between part design, tooling design, materials, process parameters, and final product quality. Ability to translate product and part requirements into clear technical requirements for relevant subject matter experts. Strong project management and execution skills, with the ability to deliver within time, quality, and budget constraints. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work effectively across global and cross‑functional teams. Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement, technology adoption, and manufacturing optimization.

Language Requirements

English – Fluent Mandarin – Fluent; mandatory

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in one or more of the following environments will be highly valued: Medical Devices Personal Health / Healthcare Consumer Electronics High‑precision Manufacturing Plastic Components Manufacturing Injection Moulding / Tooling Industry

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office‑based teams, this means working in‑person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full‑time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

About Philips

Are you ready to do the work of your life to help the lives of others? Learn more about our business, discover our rich and exciting history and learn more about our purpose. Learn more about our culture of impact with care. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health‑tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people’s lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success. It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888‑367‑7223, option 5, for assistance. Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace. Know Your Rights