Project Technical Leader

Excelitas Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Singapore is seeking a Project Technical Leader to oversee product transfers and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has a Master's or Bachelor's in Optics or Mechanical Engineering, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience in project leadership. This role emphasizes communication, problem-solving, and collaboration within a high-performance organization.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a project technical leader or process engineer.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience with statistical tools for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical transfer of products between sites.
• Support project plans and cost estimates.
• Communicate and collaborate across functions.
• Ensure compliance with documentation and QMS requirements.
• Mentor production teams during product transfer.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Risk management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Data analysis skills

Leadership skills

Adaptability

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Optics or Mechanical Engineering

Diploma holders with relevant experience

Job description

Overview

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense, and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Singapore has key functions in research and development, procurement, sales and finance for our Lighting and Detection business lines, in addition to key functions related to our Optics Manufacturing capabilities.

This site produces optical lenses such as spherical, aspherical and plano optics, with large machine shop capabilities and expertise in optical coating and assembly. Our photonic products and solutions serve a wide range of markets and applications in the areas of medicine, life science, industrial manufacturing, defense, and aerospace, as well as research and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical transfer of products/processes to the receiving site from a cross-site location.
• Support the product transfer project plan, including preparing one-time investment cost estimates and calculating savings generated from the project.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the receiving site for product transfers prior to project announcement. Continue supporting various functions and departments during the execution and closure phases.
• Communicate clearly and proactively, acting as the catalyst for the entire product transfer team across different functions and departments.
• Collaborate with sending sites to prepare validation strategies for all processes, and prepare process, product validation, and technical reports.
• Oversee the transfer of ERP master data, BOM, and routing, updating them to meet local requirements. Upload and test the data in the ERP system prior to production release.
• Ensure all relevant technical information and documentation are in place for product validation and transfer, in compliance with QMS requirements.
• Identify barriers and develop solutions to remove them, enhance technical capabilities, and support the transformation into a high-performance organization.
• Ensure all technical issues are addressed and resolved within the agreed project timeline and budget, in compliance with all relevant internal and external policies and regulations.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the receiving site, coaching and mentoring the production team during the product transfer.
• Participate in inter-site meetings and update stakeholders on the status of technical assignments and activities.
• Support the project manager in organizing internal meetings.
• Escalate issues to the project manager/leader or relevant stakeholders when challenges cannot be resolved and may lead to deviations in project KPIs.
• Perform day-to-day assignments related to the position or as agreed with the project manager.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Optics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Diploma holders with relevant experience will also be considered.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience as a project technical leader or process engineer with leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Risk management skills, with the ability to analyze and mitigate risks.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Data analysis skills, including knowledge of statistical tools.
• Project management skills, including the ability to prepare, develop, plan, execute, monitor, control, report, and communicate effectively.
• Leadership skills to inspire and motivate teams.
• Adaptability to cope with changing requirements during the course of the project.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

How to apply

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team

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