Production / Lean Excellence Engineer

STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd is seeking a dedicated Lean Manufacturing/Operational Excellence professional to join its semiconductor manufacturing team in Singapore.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Training, Quality, and other support functions to drive best practices, identify opportunities, and implement improvements that enhance cycle time, productivity, and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, Operations Management, Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, industrial operations, continuous improvement, production, or operational excellence environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Good communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using methodologies such as 5S, Gemba, QRCI, Obeya, visual management, and problem-solving frameworks.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Training, Quality, and other stakeholders to improve productivity, cycle time, delivery performance, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze operational performance data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Support effective WIP management strategies to ensure stable production flow and optimal resource utilization.
• Facilitate improvement workshops and cross-functional projects to enhance manufacturing performance and eliminate waste.
• Promote standardization of best practices and support the implementation of sustainable process improvements.
• Monitor improvement actions, track performance indicators, and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action plans.
• Coach and support teams in adopting continuous improvement practices and operational excellence principles.
• Contribute to a safe, quality-focused, and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing

Job description

Your Role

Join our semiconductor manufacturing team and play a key role in driving operational excellence, productivity improvement, and sustainable manufacturing performance. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Training, Quality, and other support functions to identify improvement opportunities, implement Lean initiatives, and support daily operational performance.

The successful candidate will contribute to improving cycle time, productivity, quality, workflow efficiency, and workforce effectiveness through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations.

• Drive continuous improvement activities using methodologies such as 5S, Gemba, QRCI, Obeya, visual management, and problem-solving frameworks.

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Training, Quality, and other stakeholders to improve productivity, cycle time, delivery performance, and operational efficiency.

• Analyze operational performance data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

• Support effective WIP management strategies to ensure stable production flow and optimal resource utilization.

• Facilitate improvement workshops and cross-functional projects to enhance manufacturing performance and eliminate waste.

• Promote standardization of best practices and support the implementation of sustainable process improvements.

• Monitor improvement actions, track performance indicators, and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action plans.

• Coach and support teams in adopting continuous improvement practices and operational excellence principles.

• Contribute to a safe, quality-focused, and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, Operations Management, Science, or a related discipline.

• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, industrial operations, continuous improvement, production, or operational excellence environments.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.

• Good communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs such as productivity, cycle time, quality, delivery, and resource utilization is an advantage.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong ownership and accountability.

• Hands‑on and solution‑oriented approach.

• Continuous learning mindset.

• Effective collaboration and influencing skills.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Ability to facilitate change and support organizational improvement initiatives.