Process Engineer

AP TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AP TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Process Engineer to support manufacturing process development, optimization, validation, and day-to-day technical activities. You will collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, NPI, and Project Management to enable new product introduction, process transfer, and ramp-up.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork to maintain stable, repeatable processes that meet product and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related engineering discipline (Chemical/Materials/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Biomedical/ Chemistry)
• Fresh graduates are welcome; 1–2 years of Process/Manufacturing/R&D experience is a plus
• Hands-on manufacturing and problem solving are essential
• Experience with extrusion, polymer processing, film casting, coating, assembly is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, or other regulated environments is a plus
• Strong teamwork and communication in cross-functional, multicultural settings

Responsibilities

• Support the development, setup, optimization, and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and process parameters.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for tubing extrusion, film casting, coating, assembly, and related processes.
• Conduct engineering trials, feasibility studies, process characterization, and improvement activities.
• Process qualification and validation activities, including protocol execution, data collection, and validation reports.
• Support NPI, process transfer, pilot runs, and ramp-up activities.
• Troubleshoot production and process issues using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Follow GMP, ISO 13485, and company procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance robustness, efficiency, manufacturability, and product quality.

Skills

Process engineering

Hands-on

Problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical/Materials/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry

Job description

About the role

The Process Engineer reports to the R&D Manager / Director of Engineering and is responsible for supporting manufacturing process development, process improvement, validation, and day-to-day technical activities. The role focuses on hands-on engineering support to ensure manufacturing processes are stable, repeatable, efficient, and capable of meeting product and quality requirements. The Process Engineer will work closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, NPI, Project Management, and other functions to support new product introduction, process transfer, production ramp-up, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Technical guidance and mentorship will be provided to support the development of the individual's engineering and problem-solving capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, setup, optimization, and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and process parameters.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for manufacturing processes such as medical tubing extrusion, film casting, coating, assembly, and other related processes.
• Conduct engineering trials, feasibility studies, process characterization, and process improvement activities under the guidance of senior engineers or managers.
• Process qualification and validation activities, including protocol execution, sample preparation, data collection, testing coordination, and preparation of validation reports.
• Support the establishment and optimization of process parameters, operating conditions, process windows, and manufacturing specifications.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), engineering builds, pilot runs, process transfer, validation activities, and production ramp-up.
• Troubleshoot production and process issues using structured problem-solving and root-cause-analysis methods.
• Follow applicable quality systems, safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and identify opportunities to improve process robustness, efficiency, manufacturability, and product quality.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related engineering/science discipline.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, or medical-device manufacturing will have an advantage.
• Strong interest in hands-on manufacturing, process engineering, equipment, and problem solving.
• Experience or academic exposure to extrusion, polymer processing, film casting, coating, assembly, or similar manufacturing processes is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, or other regulated manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Willing to learn new manufacturing technologies and develop strong technical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Self-motivated, responsible, organized, and able to complete assigned tasks with appropriate guidance.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.