Production Engineering Technician I

Teleflex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleflex is a global medical technology company driving healthcare forward by providing solutions across anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology, radiology, and more.

The Production Engineering Technician collaborates with the Production Engineer to optimize processes, transfer production, and implement cost-saving improvements while maintaining strong communication with manufacturing, quality, and management teams.

Qualifications

• NITEC or Diploma in engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience in the medical device industry preferred.
• Familiar with Lean, Kaizen, Kanban and advanced manufacturing tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and GMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support production engineering projects and process improvements.
• Collect and analyze data from manufacturing operations.
• Assist in root cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Provide first-level troubleshooting and data-driven support.
• Training production personnel on procedures and SOPs.
• Promote 5S and Lean initiatives for cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Intercultural skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decisions

Education

NITEC or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

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As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ - trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Position Summary

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.

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 elevate 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.
• 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.

Education / Experience Requirements

• 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.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Teleflex Medical business, key responsibilities may evolve and change over time.

Teleflex is an equal opportunities employer.