Precious Metal Management Engineer

Vital Thin Film Materials Technology Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials technology company in Singapore is seeking a skilled professional to manage the lifecycle of precious metals, ensuring compliance and inventory accuracy. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in material management. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience in the field. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Materials Science, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Mechanical, or related disciplines.
• At least 3 years related experience.
• Solid understanding of precious metal properties, industrial applications, and refining/recovery technologies.
• Strong analytical and data management skills; proficiency in Excel and Yonyou NC Cloud ERP systems.
• Cost-conscious, detail-oriented, and familiar with risk control in material management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of precious metals from receiving to return.
• Establish and maintain accurate inventory tracking and records.
• Conduct inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Manage recycling processes of precious metal waste.
• Coordinate with refining partners to optimize recovery.
• Monitor material consumption to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Prepare reports on metal usage and recovery performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Material management

Cost-consciousness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Mechanical, or related

Tools

Excel

Yonyou NC Cloud ERP systems

Job description

Vital Thin Film Materials Technology Singapore Pte Ltd – Tuas

Responsible for the full lifecycle management of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and ruthenium, including receiving, storage, usage, and return.

Establish and maintain accurate material tracking and inventory records to ensure full traceability of quantity, purity, value, and flow.

Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies between physical and system records.

Recycling and Recovery

Manage the collection, classification, and recycling process of precious metal waste materials (e.g., sputtering target, machining chips/sludge, wipes, and filters).

Coordinate with external refining partners to monitor refining, assay, and settlement processes to maximize recovery value.

Analyze recovery and loss rates, implement corrective measures to reduce precious metal consumption and losses.

Process and Cost Control

Participate in process development and improvement related to precious metal applications for PVD targets.

Monitor material consumption and optimize process parameters to improve usage efficiency and reduce cost.

Establish consumption baselines and drive continuous improvement projects for cost reduction.

Compliance and Safety

Ensure all precious metal activities comply with company policies and relevant government regulations.

Support internal and external audits to ensure accurate documentation and material control.

Oversee warehouse safety measures for precious metals, including theft prevention, fire protection, and secure handling.

Data Analysis and Reporting

Prepare regular reports on precious metal usage, losses, inventory, and recovery performance.

Provide analytical data to support Finance, Procurement, Production, and R&D departments for business decisions.

Scope of Work

Collaborate with departments such as Production, Equipment, Process, Procurement, Finance, and EHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Materials Science, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Mechanical, or related engineering disciplines.
• At least 3 years related experience.
• Solid understanding of precious metal properties, industrial applications, and refining/recovery technologies.
• Strong analytical and data management skills; proficiency in Excel and Yonyou NC Cloud ERP systems.
• Cost-conscious, detail-oriented, and familiar with risk control in material management.