Production Engineers (MAZAK Machining)

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an engineering professional to provide hands-on support for machining processes and drive continuous improvements in tooling, fixtures, and machine utilisation. The role focuses on Mazak machining centres, process control, and cross-functional shopfloor collaboration.

The candidate will lead CI and Six Sigma projects, analyse ERP production data for performance gaps, and coordinate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Engineering teams

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Precision Machining or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in machining processes (milling, turning, lathes, grinding, sheetmetal operations).
• Familiar with metal fabrication processes like welding, sheetmetal work, surface treatment etc.
• Proficient in mechanical software (Solidwork, MasterCAM or HyperMill).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems on manufacturing processes.

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 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 validate implementations.
• 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 and drive data-driven corrective actions and CI initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality and Engineering teams to resolve issues and ensure smooth production.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Willingness to learn

Machining processes

Education

Diploma / Degree in Precision Machining or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidwork

MasterCAM

HyperMill

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.
• 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.

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

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
• 3 - 5 years of working experience in precision engineering environment
• Familiar with machining process (milling, turning, Lathes, grinding, Sheetmetal operation).
• 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

Other information

Changi Area

Normal office hours: 8:15am to 6pm (Mondays to Fridays)

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