Manufacturing Operations Engineer (Wafer Fab / East / Rotating Shift)

QUESS SELECTION & SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

QUESS SELECTION & SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a supervisor to oversee daily production in wafer fabrication, coordinating manpower, materials and equipment to meet targets.

The role involves planning WIP movement, reducing idle time, and maintaining smooth production flow; collaborate with engineering teams to address variances. Candidates should have engineering degree, minimum 3 years wafer fabrication experience, and strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills; join

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Min 3 years of wafer fabrication or semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong interest in semiconductor wafer fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated leadership potential to guide and motivate team members.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and production planning skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team and coordinate with cross-functional departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to achieve manufacturing targets through effective utilisation of manpower, materials and equipment.
• Plan, monitor and optimise work-in-progress (WIP) movement to maximise production throughput, minimise equipment and process idle time, and maintain smooth production flow.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and work closely with relevant engineering teams to address production variances and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Identify production bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions by understanding equipment capacity, process constraints and manufacturing requirements.
• Support the resolution of production line issues and coordinate preventive maintenance activities to minimise disruptions to manufacturing operations.
• Guide, train and mentor Manufacturing Leaders and Assistants to strengthen operational capabilities and improve production efficiency.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing productivity, quality, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Participate in quality improvement, productivity enhancement and cost reduction programmes.
• Ensure personnel comply with workplace safety requirements, operational discipline and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain accurate production records, operational documentation and data integrity.
• Perform rotating shift duties, as required, to support manufacturing operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Production planning

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to achieve manufacturing targets through effective utilisation of manpower, materials and equipment.
• Plan, monitor and optimise work-in-progress (WIP) movement to maximise production throughput, minimise equipment and process idle time, and maintain smooth production flow.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and work closely with relevant engineering teams to address production variances and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Identify production bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions by understanding equipment capacity, process constraints and manufacturing requirements.
• Support the resolution of production line issues and coordinate preventive maintenance activities to minimise disruptions to manufacturing operations.
• Guide, train and mentor Manufacturing Leaders and Assistants to strengthen operational capabilities and improve production efficiency.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing productivity, quality, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Participate in quality improvement, productivity enhancement and cost reduction programmes.
• Ensure personnel comply with workplace safety requirements, operational discipline and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain accurate production records, operational documentation and data integrity.
• Perform rotating shift duties, as required, to support manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Min 3 years of relevant wafer fabrication or semiconductor manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong interest in semiconductor wafer fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to guide and motivate team members.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and production planning skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team and coordinate with cross-functional departments.