Production Shift Engineer

SOITEC MICROELECTRONICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SOITEC MICROELECTRONICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a Production Supervisor to run an assigned area in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. You will plan production schedules, optimise resources, and collaborate with departments to minimise idle time and scrap.

The role requires an Engineering degree, ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (4/3/3/4), and strong leadership with knowledge of FIFO/LILO, Kanban and lean manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts (4/3/3/4 cycle) and rotate day/night.
• Strong knowledge of production management, FIFO/LILO, Kanban and lean manufacturing.
• Analytical mindset with leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Run and develop assigned area to meet goals and objectives.
• Identify bottlenecks and discuss problems with relevant departments.
• Plan best production schedule to reduce idle time and cycle time.
• Optimize human resources according to specifications and status.
• Investigate ways to reduce scrap, nonconformity and manpower ineffectiveness.
• Ensure delivery schedules are met and production efficiency increases.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Resource optimization

Process improvement

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Production Target Achievement

• Running and developing assigned area of responsibility in accordance with the overall goal and objectives
• Identify ‘bottleneck’ equipment/areas and discuss/analyse problems with relevant departments
• Plan the best production schedule of the process step to reduce idle time and cycle time
• Optimise human resource allocation for each operation according to manufacturing specifications and production status
• Investigate ways to reduce scrap, nonconformity and manpower ineffectiveness
• In order to increase production efficiency and ensure delivery schedules are met.

Skills Certification Scheme

• Administer, review and propose improvements to existing training scheme and competency assessment system
• Design and conduct evaluations to gather feedback
• Compile and analyse evaluation results
• In order to increase production efficiency and ensure delivery schedules are met.

Records and Reports

• Review, validate and analyze reports
• Ensure staff's on-time submission of checklist within shift
• Review documentation on all shift related events and activities
• In order to ensure records are updated and maintained for future reference

Documentation and SOP

• Prepare specifications, workflow, quality and safety related documentation
• Monitor and optimize current procedures and propose necessary changes or improvements
• In order to comply with policies and ensure proper documentation for future reference and improve operational efficiency

Cost Efficiency

• Monitor and optimize current costs
• Work with relevant departments to propose cost efficiency activities
• In order to achieve cost efficiency and effectiveness

Operational Improvement

• Clarify and communicate management directions
• Initiate improvement projects
• Lead, manage and advise project workgroups
• Monitor, manage and present progress and outcome to management
• In order to improve operational efficiency

Training and Development

• Train, develop and provide guidance to Senior / Manufacturing Assistants in order to enhance the competency of the workforce
• Review skills standards, evaluation criteria and training program for technical staff and highlight areas of concern
• Identify need for further improvement or change and initiate review actions; Advise on areas of improvements
• In order to optimize staff competence for complete support

Quality Management

• Analyse product and condition of equipment
• Identify problems and propose countermeasures
• Implement and follow up on improvement activities
• Responsible for ensuring conformity to product requirements
• Have the authority to stop shipment & stop production to correct quality problems
• In order to maintain quality standard and prevent non-conformance products

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering
• Comfortable to run 12 hours (4/3/3/4 shift pattern), monthly rotate day & night shift
• Excellent knowledge of production management (FIFO, LILO, Kanban and lean manufacturing) and cleanroom environment/protocol.
• Excellent understanding of other operations within the company and good knowledge of the latest technology / practices in semiconductor industry and market trend.
• Self motivated team player. Needs to have an analytical mind and good leadership skills