Project Technical Leader (18-month contract)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Project Technical Leader for an 18-month contract. You will oversee technical transfers, manage project plans, and collaborate with teams across sites. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project leadership, engineering, and excellent interpersonal skills. This role requires flexibility and problem-solving abilities to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a project technical leader or process engineer.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Support the product transfer project plan.
• Serve as the single point of contact for product transfers.
• Communicate proactively across teams for smooth transfers.
• Oversee transfer of ERP master data and document compliance.
• Identify barriers and develop solutions to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Stakeholder collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

Overview

This position is an 18-month contract role responsible for leading the technical transfer of products/processes to the receiving site from a cross-site location. The role works closely with the project technical leader from the sending site, as well as with project managers from both the sending and receiving sites. It involves active participation in project planning, resolving technical challenges during the execution phase, and ensuring completion within the project timeline. The position also includes preparing weekly or monthly technical reports as required.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in teamwork, skilled in collaborating with stakeholders, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships for smooth product transfer. This role requires the ability to travel, as needed, to other Excelitas facilities and to suppliers for technical discussions.

Job Description

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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 project.