Production Engineer/ Senior Production Engineer (Precision Engineering)

AALBERTS ADVANCED MECHATRONICS ASIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AALBERTS ADVANCED MECHATRONICS ASIA PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking an experienced production/automation engineer to provide hands-on engineering support in precision machining. You will address daily production issues, drive continuous improvement in machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and machine utilisation to boost productivity, quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading process improvements for cycle times and costs, managing Mazak machining centre operations, fixture design,

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Precision Machining or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of working experience in precision engineering environment.
• Familiar with machining processes (milling, turning, lathes, grinding, sheetmetal).
• Familiar with metal fabrication processes like welding, sheetmetal work, surface treatment.
• Proficient in Mechanical software (Solidworks, MasterCAM or HyperMill).
• Microsoft Office knowledge and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Troubleshoot and problems solving skills on manufacturing process.
• Good working attitude, disciplined and systematic.

Responsibilities

• Drive machining process improvements to optimise cycle time, tooling, setup efficiency, process stability, quality, and manufacturing costs.
• Provide hands-on technical support to resolve daily production issues, troubleshoot machining problems, and implement corrective actions.
• Take ownership of Mazak machining processes, tooling, fixtures, process control, and job loading coordination to optimise machine utilisation and production output.
• Design and improve machining fixtures, coordinate fabrication, and follow up on testing, validation, and implementation.
• Lead and follow up on CI and Six Sigma projects focusing on productivity, quality, waste reduction, setup time, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyse ERP production data to identify performance gaps, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve operational issues and ensure smooth production execution.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Precision Machining or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

MasterCAM

HyperMill

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing hands-on engineering support, resolving daily production issues, and driving continuous improvement in machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and machine utilisation to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Process Improvement & Optimisation

• Drive machining process improvements to optimise cycle time, tooling, setup efficiency, process stability, quality, and manufacturing costs.

2. Production Engineering Support

• Provide hands-on technical support to resolve daily production issues, troubleshoot machining problems, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

3. Mazak Machining Centre Management

• Take ownership of Mazak machining processes, tooling, fixtures, process control, and job loading coordination to optimise machine utilisation and production output. Work closely with operators on shopfloor process optimisation.

4. Fixture Design & Development

• Design and improve machining fixtures, coordinate fabrication, and follow up on testing, validation, and implementation.

5. Continuous Improvement (CI) & Six Sigma

• Lead and follow up on CI and Six Sigma projects focusing on productivity, quality, waste reduction, setup time, and manufacturing efficiency.

6. ERP Data Analysis & Performance Improvement

• Analyse ERP production data to identify performance gaps, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. Drive data-driven corrective actions and CI initiatives.

7. Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve operational issues and ensure smooth production execution.
  

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Precision Machining or Mechanical Engineering

• At least 3 - 5 years of working experience in precision engineering environment

• Familiar with machining process (milling, turning, Lathes, grinding, Sheetmetal operation) would be added advantage

• Familiar with metal fabrication processes like welding, sheetmetal work, surface treatment etc

• Proficient in Mechanical software (Solidwork, MasterCAM or HyperMill)

• Knowledge in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software applications

• Troubleshoot and problems solving skills on manufacturing process

• Good working attitude, disciplined and systematic