Principal Manufacturing Engineer

PerkinElmer; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequences and processes for manufacturing parts and assemblies. You will coordinate with design engineering on new product releases and estimate costs, time standards and tooling needs while maintaining robust records for operations.

The role requires deep knowledge of analytical instruments such as Atomic Spectroscopy and instrument automation platforms, plus strong communication,

Qualifications

• Knowledge in analytical instruments like Atomic Spectroscopy and instrument automation platform.
• Knowledge in ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and develop, communicate and improve business processes and systems.
• Ability to lead change and establish operational metrics and key indicators for process control, communication and performance improvement.
• Strong drive for results, balanced with effective decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge, skills and ability to implement lean manufacturing principles and other process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes for manufacturing parts, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
• Interfaces with design engineering to coordinate release of new products.
• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and recommends tooling and process requirements.
• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

Skills

Spectroscopy

Automation platform

ISO 13485

ISO 9001

Communication

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Metrics & KPIs

Job description

The Principal Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub‑assemblies and final assemblies. Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

• Knowledge in analytical instruments like Atomic Spectroscopy and instrument automation platform

• Knowledge in ISO 13485 and ISO 9001

• Good oral and written communication

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

• Ability to analyze and develop, communicate and improve business processes and systems

• Ability to lead change and establish operational metrics and key indicators for process control, communication and performance improvement

• Strong drive for results, balanced with effective decision making and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge, skills and ability to implement lean manufacturing principles and other process improvement initiatives