Production Engineering Technician (1 Year Contract)

BIOTRONIK APM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BIOTRONIK APM PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Production Engineering Technician on a 1-year contract to support production engineering projects, optimize processes, and drive cost reductions.

You will work alongside the Production Engineer to transfer products and implement process improvements while communicating with manufacturing, quality, and other stakeholders. The role requires a NITEC or Diploma in engineering, at least 3 years’ manufacturing experience, and familiarity with Lean, Kaizen,

Qualifications

• NITEC or Diploma in engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Prior engineering experience in the medical device industry is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Kaizen, Kanban, and other advanced manufacturing tools and concepts.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and GMP.
• Proficient in SAP and MES.
• Demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills
• Good organizational, communication, and intercultural skills.
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on data and evidence-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Execute, monitor, and sustain improvements in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Collect and analyze data from manufacturing operations and gather feedback from production personnel for continuous process improvement.
• Support failure investigations and contribute to root cause analysis to resolve production issues effectively.
• Provide first-level troubleshooting support for manufacturing-related problems and escalated complex issues to the Production Engineer with relevant data.
• Assist the Production Engineer with second-level troubleshooting by supplying accurate and timely process data.
• Train production personnel on new or existing procedures and verify the effectiveness and compliance of the training.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to enhance product quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe production workspaces in accordance with 5S principles.
• Support process and equipment validation activities to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular checks and updates on critical manufacturing components and consumables.
• Ensure all manufacturing steps are carried out accurately by production personnel, in alignment with standard operating procedures and quality systems.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards on the production floor, promoting a culture of safety.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate with the Production Engineer to analyze and implement changes systematically.
• Maintain close communication with production personnel and promptly share observations or concerns with the team.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Kanban

Data Analysis

Leadership

Time Management

Intercultural Communication

Analytical Mindset

Problem Solving

Education

NITEC or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

(1 Year Contract)

The Production Engineering Technician works closely with the Production Engineer to support the administration and coordination of production engineering projects, policies, processes, methods, and procedures. This role aims to enhance operational performance, minimize waste and delays, and drive cost reductions throughout the organization. This individual will work closely with the Production Engineer to support production transfers and implement process optimizations. The Production Engineering Technician establishes and maintains effective communication with employees, the manufacturing and quality departments, management, and other internal/external stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

Maintaining and Enhancing Existing Manufacturing Processes

• Execute, monitor, and sustain improvements in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Collect and analyze data from manufacturing operations and gather feedback from production personnel for continuous process improvement.

• Support failure investigations and contribute to root cause analysis to resolve production issues effectively.

• Provide first-level troubleshooting support for manufacturing-related problems and escalated complex issues to the Production Engineer with relevant data.

• Assist the Production Engineer with second-level troubleshooting by supplying accurate and timely process data.

• Train production personnel on new or existing procedures and verify the effectiveness and compliance of the training.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to enhance product quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe production workspaces in accordance with 5S principles.

• Support process and equipment validation activities to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

• Conduct regular checks and updates on critical manufacturing components and consumables.

• Ensure all manufacturing steps are carried out accurately by production personnel, in alignment with standard operating procedures and quality systems.

• Identify and report potential safety hazards on the production floor, promoting a culture of safety.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate with the Production Engineer to analyze and implement changes systematically.

• Maintain close communication with production personnel and promptly share observations or concerns with the team.

Health and Safety

• Uphold strict adherence to health and safety regulations by proactively assessing and mitigating potential hazards.

Your Profile

• NITEC or Diploma in any Engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Prior engineering experience in the medical device industry is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, Kanban, and other advanced manufacturing tools and concepts.

• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Proficient in SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

• Demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills

• Good organizational, communication, and intercultural skills.

• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on data and evidence-based decision-making.

Location : 1 Kaki Bukit View #03-24/34, Techview, Lobby C Singapore 415941

Working Hours : 5 days work week (Monday to Friday) ; 11am to 7pm. Flexibility required to support other shift hours as needed.