Manufacturing Senior Engineer (Yishun)

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

Job summary

Murata in Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to drive process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancements in electronic manufacturing. You will train local engineers and coordinate with Japan HQ to align policies and drive PDCA across plants.

The role requires 5+ years in machine fabrication or related engineering, with fluent Japanese and business-level English, and strong leadership and communication skills to liaise with overseas affiliates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/ Manufacturing Engineering.
• At least 5 years in machine fabrication, design, or related engineering in electronics manufacturing.
• Business-level Japanese and English for coordination with Japan HQ and overseas affiliates.

Responsibilities

• Align policies and strategies with Japan HQ; coordinate joint projects to support divisional goals.
• Facilitate regular meetings with Japan HQ to address operational challenges and share updates.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality through process optimization.
• Lead cost reduction efforts for manufacturing and efficiency improvements.
• Transfer and integrate new technologies from Japan factories to local operations.

Skills

Manufacturing Eng

Mechatronics

Machine design

Japanese

English

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

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.