Senior CNC Process Engineer: NPI to Production

Smartt; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartt is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end CNC machining processes for precision parts from NPI to mass production. You will lead development, validation, and optimization of tooling, fixturing, and cutting strategies, ensuring readiness for high-stakes semiconductor equipment projects.

The role requires 7+ years in precision CNC machining, strong GD&T skills, and a track record of delivering tight-tolerance parts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience (milling/turning, multi-axis preferred).
• Proven track record of tight-tolerance, high-mix, low-volume parts to production.
• Strong mastery of drawings, GD&T, and machining feasibility analysis.
• Deep knowledge of process development, tooling, fixturing, and cycle optimization.
• Leading NPI, FAI, and engineering changes with minimal disruption.
• Shopfloor-focused engineer in a fast-paced environment.
• Ownership, technical judgement, and customer-facing communication.
• Hands-on with PLM (Teamcenter), CAD (SolidWorks) and NX CAM.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product and process responsibility for precision CNC parts from NPI through mass production.
• Lead development, validation, and optimization of CNC processes, including tooling, fixturing, and cutting strategy.
• Drive FAI, qualification builds, and readiness for semiconductor equipment customers.
• Lead yield, cycle time, scrap, and cost-reduction initiatives using data-driven problem solving.
• Provide hands-on shopfloor leadership during setup, ramp-up, and complex machining issues.
• Work cross-functionally to translate customer requirements into robust manufacturing processes.
• Represent manufacturing engineering in customer discussions, audits, and continuous improvement reviews.

Skills

CNC machining

NPI & FAI

Shopfloor leadership

GD&T

Cross-functional work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

SolidWorks

NX CAM

Job description

Smartt is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end CNC machining processes for precision parts from NPI to mass production. You will lead development, validation, and optimization of tooling, fixturing, and cutting strategies, ensuring readiness for high-stakes semiconductor equipment projects.

The role requires 7+ years in precision CNC machining, strong GD&T skills, and a track record of delivering tight-tolerance parts.