Project Engineer

MENICON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contact lens manufacturer in Singapore seeks an experienced engineering professional to manage and support projects from design through production. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, ensure compliance with quality standards, and collaborate with teams in Japan. The role requires a minimum of 8 years' experience in contact lens manufacturing, knowledge of cast moulding techniques, and the ability to communicate in Japanese. This opportunity offers the chance to work in a regulated environment with high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years working experience in contact lens manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of design-related defects and manufacturing optimizations.
• Able to facilitate effective knowledge transfer with colleagues from Japan.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects, focusing on design reviews and production ramp-up.
• Diagnose process defects, implement corrective actions, and enhance product reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Contact lens manufacturing experience

Knowledge of cast moulding technique

Process optimization

Ability to communicate in Japanese

Knowledge of ISO 13485

Job description

Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition

Menicon Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Menicon Co. Ltd in Japan, was established on 1st June 2007. Menicon Singapore Pte Ltd is Menicon’s first contact lens manufacturing facility outside Japan. It produces daily disposable contact lenses and serves as the base for developing technologies and products with advanced, value-added features.

Job Summary

Manage and support engineering projects from design review through production ramp-up while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead in engineering projects by managing design reviews and coordinating production ramp-up activities to ensure timely and quality product delivery
• Diagnose and resolve defects and process issues by analyzing root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions to enhance product reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute optimization projects that increase equipment Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and operational efficiency
• Facilitate knowledge transfer initiatives by coordinating with Japan headquarters to integrate advanced technologies and best practices into local operations
• Administer change control processes and maintain critical process documentation in compliance with ISO 13485 standards to support regulatory requirements
• Monitor and enforce adherence to internal quality standards, safety objectives, and applicable legal regulations to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing environment

Requirements

• 8 years working experience in contact lens manufacturing
• Knowledge of cast moulding technique
• Strong technical knowledge of design, contact lens process defects and process optimization
• Able to communicate in Japanese, with colleagues from HQ for knowledge transfer
• Knowledge of ISO13485