Product Engineer

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

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior Product Engineer in Singapore to enhance product performance and oversee Requests for Quotation. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years of hands-on experience in optics. Responsibilities include managing customer requirements, collaborating with sales and marketing, and driving First Article Tests. Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks and knowledge of Six Sigma principles are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in optics, opto-mechanical, or opto-electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge of optical components and their functionality.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs) with Sales & Marketing and Operations.
• Ensure timely closure of RFQs with proper tracking.
• Drive execution of First Article Test (FAT) and First Lot Production (FLP).
• Lead product performance improvements through yield enhancement.
• Act as the key interface with customers on product-related matters.

Skills

Optical components knowledge

Collaboration skills

Proficient in AutoCAD or SolidWorks

Experience with optical testing

Designing jigs and fixtures

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Optics, Mechanical Engineering or Precision Engineering

Job description

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense, and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Singapore has key functions in research and development, procurement, sales and finance for our Lighting and Detection business lines, in addition to key functions related to our Optics Manufacturing capabilities.

This site produces optical lenses such as spherical, aspherical and plano optics, with large machine shop capabilities and expertise in optical coating and assembly. Our photonic products and solutions serve a wide range of markets and applications in the areas of medicine, life science, industrial manufacturing, defense, and aerospace, as well as research and development.

We are presently seeking a Senior Product Engineer that will drive improvement through yield enhancement, scrap reduction and on time delivery.

Main responsibilities:

• Serve as the product owner for managing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) with Sales & Marketing (S&M) and Operations to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure timely closure of RFQs with proper tracking through Turnaround Time (TAT) reporting.
• Drive the execution of First Article Test (FAT), First Lot Production (FLP), and First Article Inspection (FAI) to meet all customer requirements.
• Manage product ownership of Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing setup, ensuring accuracy and adherence to TAT.
• Lead product performance improvements through yield enhancement, scrap reduction, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and Parts Per Million (PPM) reduction.
• Manage product concessions and ensure compliance with customer requirements in collaboration with S&M.
• Oversee packaging, raw materials, tooling, and fixture management for assigned products.
• Act as the key interface with customers on product-related matters.
• Participate in weekly reviews of FAT, yield, scrap, and OTD status with stakeholders to ensure targets are achieved.

Requirements:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in optics, opto-mechanical, or opto-electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge of optical components and their functionality.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Skilled in designing jigs and fixtures.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean principles.
• Hands-on experience with optical testing and metrology systems.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team

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