Manufacturing Senior Engineer (Yishun)

murata electronics singapore (pte) ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte) Ltd. is seeking a manufacturing engineering professional to propel process improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost. The role involves training local engineers and transferring new technologies from Japan to ASEAN operations.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s or higher in an engineering discipline, 5+ years in electronic manufacturing, and business-level Japanese with English communication to collaborate with Japan HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years in machine fabrication or electronic manufacturing.
• Business-level Japanese and English for coordination with HQ and overseas affiliates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Japan HQ to align policies and projects.
• Lead regular meetings with Japan HQ to address and resolve operational challenges.
• Drive quality improvements through process optimization.
• Lead cost-reduction efforts in manufacturing.
• Enhance efficiency via process innovation and best practices.
• Transfer technologies from Japan to local operations.
• Train local engineers in technical programs.
• Monitor emerging technologies for quality, cost, safety.

Skills

Japanese proficiency

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Department: Manufacturing Engineering Department

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Functional relationships:

- Rationalization department in Japan

- Manufacturing engineering in Japan and ASEAN

POSITION PROFILE:

This position is to propel improvement for manufacturing process in terms of quality, efficiency and manufacturing cost with highly specialized process & product knowledge.

To give technical training for manufacturing post-process to local engineers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Align policies and strategies with Japan HQ and affiliated companies; coordinate joint projects to support divisional goals.
• Facilitate regular meetings with Japan HQ and related entities to address and resolve operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality through process optimization.
• Lead cost reduction efforts for manufacturing.
• Enhance manufacturing efficiency through process innovation and best practices.
• After implementing rationalization activities, verify actual effectiveness and drive PDCA cycle.
• Manage the transfer and integration of new technologies from Japan factories to local operations.
• Serve as a liaison between Japan rationalization departments to ensure timely access to technical information and its implementation in the factory.
• Monitor emerging technologies and propose improvements in quality, cost, efficiency, and safety.
• Design and deliver structured technical training programs for local engineers.

Ability/Competency required:

• Bachelor’s Degree/master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of working experience in machine fabrication, design, or a related engineering discipline in electronic manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese, and business-level proficiency in spoken and written English, to support regular communication and coordination with Japan headquarters, Japanese-speaking business counterparts, and other overseas affiliates.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proactive mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.