Process Engineer (Automation)

Merit Medical Singapore Pte. Ltd; Singapore; In loco; SGD 90.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Merit Medical Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks a senior Process and Automation Engineer to lead the process engineering team and drive automation initiatives in our manufacturing operations in Singapore.

The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, improving yield and OEE, and coordinating validation and calibration activities within a cGMP environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver productivity improvements while upholding quality standards.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science or related discipline.
• 5-10 years hands-on experience in automation and automated assembly processes.
• Experience in automation is required; knowledge of cGMP manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industries is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead Process engineering team to support value stream objectives.
• Drive engineering initiatives for optimal machine up-time in production.
• Lead automation projects, equipment upgrades, and process productivity initiatives.
• Improve yield, output and quality; manage PM and calibration schedules.
• Ensure equipment reliability and address safety and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and execute equipment maintenance and upgrades with risk assessment.
• Collaborate with Techteam to enhance process capability and validation.
• Drive continuous improvement to minimize disruption and cut costs.

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, or a related discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

PURPOSE OF JOB

Purpose of this position is to provide process and automation engineering leadership in

meeting plant's operational objectives. He should provide engineering support for value

stream manufacturing operation, lead automation projects, process validation,

troubleshooting equipment and project management.

JOB FUNCTION

• Lead Process engineering team to ensure seamless support to the value stream in meeting their respective objectives.
• To lead the engineering initiatives to ensure optimal machine up-time is available for production.
• Lead automation projects including equipment upgrade and assembly process productivity initiatives.
• Lead and manage engineering efforts that are needed to improve yield, output and quality. Ensure the PM and calibration activities are done as per the schedule
• Provide engineering expertise in achieving equipment reliability and process capability to achieve desired OEE metrics.
• Manage optimal deployment of engineering resources and efficient use of the budget.
• Lead the validation activities and projects by providing necessary engineering support and resources.
• Plan and execute equipment maintenance/upgrade by embarking on structured equipment risk assessment and prioritization.
• Work with cross functional teams (Techteam) to achieve equipment effectiveness through total productive maintenance program and process capability through process enhancement and validation.
• Work with team to execute continuous improvement projects to minimize operational disruption and achieve productivity savings.
• Accountable for capital expenditure initiation and spending control
• Ensure compliance with quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training, and education.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with all related safety regulations and environmental policies in the Company

INTERACTION

Internal parties:

• Required to communicate effectively with all levels of associates.

External parties:

• Required to communicate with other Merit Medical Plants, Corporate / Regional/Businesses, suppliers subcontractors and government agencies as and when required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or a related discipline, with 5-10 years of hands-on experience in automation and automated assembly processes. Experience in automation is required. Preferably from the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry.

Relevant Experience:

Strong hands-on experience in automation, automated assembly processes, and the design/development of tooling and fixtures is required.

Proven track record of leading automation projects from concept to implementation, including equipment qualification and process validation.

Working knowledge of cGMP manufacturing environments.

Others:

Technical expertise in automation systems, assembly process optimization, robotics, and manufacturing automation is essential.

Knowledge of U.S. FDA regulations, Medical Devices Regulation (EU 2017/745), ISO 13485 Quality System Standard, and ISO 14971 Risk Management is an added advantage.