Process Engineer (Cleanliness)

Excelitas Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optics engineering firm in Singapore seeks an experienced engineer to support optics production lines. The role involves ensuring on-time delivery and product quality through cleanliness improvements and statistical analysis. Candidates should have a relevant degree, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in optics or cleanroom environments. Key responsibilities include supporting process qualifications and driving continuous process improvements through lean methodologies. This position offers opportunities for growth in a high-quality management environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in optics or cleanroom environments.
• Proven experience in optics cleanliness methodologies.
• Experience implementing process controls and conducting technician training.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for optics production cleanliness.
• Support process qualification activities.
• Conduct statistical analyses to monitor process capability.
• Implement improvement projects for cleanliness.

Skills

Optics production cleanliness

Lean methodologies

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Problem-solving techniques

Education

Degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical or Precision Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

This role provides engineering support to maintain optics production lines, ensuring on-time delivery and product quality. Key responsibilities include supporting process qualifications, driving cleanliness improvements through lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques, and performing statistical analysis (SPC) to monitor and sustain process capability.

Job Description

• Provide engineering support for optics production line cleanliness to maintain on-time delivery (OTD) and product quality.




• Support process qualification activities across operations and facilities.




• Participate in the development and optics cleanliness




• Identify and implement improvement projects to enhance cleanliness throughout the manufacturing process.




• Apply lean methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques to drive continuous process improvements.




• Conduct statistical analyses, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), to monitor and improve process capability and control.




• Validate new and existing equipment and processes to ensure compliance with cleanliness and operational standards.




• Generate and maintain manufacturing support documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and maintenance, calibration, and test procedures.




• Ensure all activities and documentation comply with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), including AS9100 standards.




• Support the design and development of tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges for cleanroom operations to improve process reliability and efficiency.




• Assist the operations team in conducting root cause investigations and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve process deviations and quality issues.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical or Precision Engineering, Physics/Chemistry, or Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.




• Minimum 2 years’ experience in optics manufacturing or cleanroom environments, preferably supporting production line cleanliness and quality.




• Exposure to ERP (SAP) knowledge.




• Proven experience in optics cleanliness methodologies for both equipment and processes.




• Strong knowledge of cleanroom protocols, contamination control, and strict cleanliness and safety standards (ISO Class 6 or higher).




• Experience implementing process controls, conducting technician training, and resolving technical issues using structured methodologies such as 8D and DOE.




• Hands-on experience with process improvement projects focused on yield, cycle time, and waste reduction.




• Experience in optical manufacturing process development is preferred.

• Customer-facing experience supporting technical inquiries and resource planning.




• Familiarity with documentation and compliance requirements, including SOPs and Quality Management Systems (e.g., AS9100).