MFG Operations Engineering Assistant

TempServ Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Assistant Engineer to support day-to-day activities. Responsibilities include inventory control, monitoring material usage, and participating in cost-reduction projects. The ideal candidate should possess a diploma in a related field and have 1-3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations. Familiarity with cleanroom environments and basic software skills is preferred. Interested applicants are invited to apply with their resumes.

Benefits

AWS

Performance Bonus

Company Transport

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing operations or inventory control.
• Understanding of BOMs, routings, lot tracking, and FIFO methodologies.
• Experience working in cleanroom and warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly/quarterly stock takes and reconcile variances.
• Monitor material yield and implement cost-down initiatives.
• Assist in materials readiness and maintain work instructions.

Skills

Inventory control

Cost control

Material management

Data analysis

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Company Transport Pick-up islandwide!
Normal working hours - 5D week
AWS + Performance Bonus!

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Operations Assistant Engineer supports day-to-day manufacturing activities by executing inventory stock takes and cycle counts, monitoring and controlling material usage, driving cost control, related cost-down initiatives, and maintaining accurate transaction records in WMS systems. The role must be able to work in cleanroom environments to ensure packed final products are available and accounted to meet daily shipment.

Inventory & Material Control

• Perform monthly/quarterly stock takes and weekly throughput; reconcile variances and implement corrective actions.
• Track material movements (issue, return, scrap, WIP transfers) in the WMS/SAP system accurately and promptly.
• Maintain minimum/maximum levels, safety stock, and reorder triggers; flag shortages and slow/non-moving items.
• Coordinate with warehouse/logistics on receiving, kitting, staging, and material traceability (batch/lot control).
• Conduct root-cause analysis for inventory discrepancies; implement 5S and visual management at cleanroom and line-side areas.

Cost Control & Cost-Down (Including Safety-Related)

• Monitor material yield, usage variance, and scrap; support yield improvement and waste-reduction projects.
• Identify and implement low-cost improvements (layout, handling, packaging standardization, reusables, right-sizing).
• Track standard vs. actual material consumption; propose BOM accuracy updates with Engineering.
• Prepare weekly/monthly cost reports (usage variance, scrap trends, consumables spend).

Production Support

• Assist the Engineer with line changeovers, materials readiness, and first-article/trial run material control.
• Maintain work instructions (WI), SOPs, and checklists related to inventory/material processes.
• Liaise with Quality on NCR material handling, quarantine, and MRB disposition.

Requirements

• Diploma/Certificate in Manufacturing, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing operations, inventory/material control, or production support.
• Experience with basic software knowledge (Microsoft office, PowerPoint, excel etc) preferred.
• Understanding of BOMs, routings, lot tracking, FIFO/FEFO, and cycle-count methodologies.
• Cleanroom and warehouse environments with controlled contamination requirements.
• Overtime may be required during stock takes and peak periods.
• Strict adherence to cleanroom gowning, PPE, and safety rules required.

Interested applicants, please click "Apply Now" or forward a detailed resume to [e-mail].

Tempserv Pte Ltd
EA License No: 06C3745
Consultant: Ivy Ng/EA Personnel No: R1102590