Production Process Technician - Lean & Quality Focus

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

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,