Materials Process Engineer

TEKISHUB CONSULTING SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Materials Process Engineer to develop and sustain manufacturing processes for new products. The role involves collaboration with ODMs and contract manufacturers to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency. Candidates should have proven experience in process engineering, particularly in optimizing yield and designing mechanical fixtures for mass production. This position offers an opportunity to influence product design for manufacturability and ensure robust manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience establishing manufacturing processes from NPI through sustaining.
• Strong background working with ODMs, Contract Manufacturers, and vendors.
• Hands-on experience in process engineering for cycle-time, yield, and cost improvement.
• Expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience designing or specifying mechanical fixtures for mass production.

Responsibilities

• Establish, deliver, and maintain manufacturing processes for new products.
• Partner with ODMs, CMs, and vendors to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and improve yields.
• Lead mechanical fixture design efforts for mass production.
• Provide DFM guidance to influence engineering teams.

Skills

Manufacturing process

Process engineering

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

Mechanical fixtures design

Job description

Job Description – Materials Process Engineer

The Materials Process Engineer is responsible for establishing, developing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for new products across the entire product life cycle. This role partners closely with original design manufacturers, contract manufacturers, vendors, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective, and high-yield manufacturing through strong process engineering, fixture design, SMT expertise, and design for manufacturability.

Job Requirements

Must-Have Requirements

• Proven experience establishing and maintaining manufacturing processes from NPI through sustaining

• Strong background working with ODMs, Contract Manufacturers, and vendors

• Hands‑on experience in process engineering for cycle‑time, yield, and cost improvement

• Expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Experience designing or specifying mechanical fixtures for mass production

• Working knowledge of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processes and yield improvement

• Ability to influence product and electrical design for manufacturability and reliability

Core Competencies

• Manufacturing process development and optimization

• Cross‑functional collaboration with design, quality, reliability, and commodity teams

• Data‑driven continuous improvement

• Supplier and vendor technical problem‑solving

• Process validation and scale‑up readiness

Functional Responsibilities

• Establish, deliver, and maintain manufacturing processes for new products throughout the product life cycle

• Partner with ODMs, CMs, and vendors to prioritize and resolve manufacturing issues

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve yields, and lower costs

• Lead mechanical fixture design efforts to accelerate readiness for mass production

• Provide DFM guidance and influence product and electrical engineering teams

• Support component down‑selection, sourcing, qualification, and vendor integration

• Collaborate with Quality and Reliability teams to define shipment requirements

• Serve as SMT process engineer to streamline SMT operations

• Define key SMT process parameters and validate processes for scale‑up and yield improvement