Senior Cost Optimization Engineer – Fab Operations

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) is seeking a cost control and program management professional in Singapore. You will lead cross-functional cost saving initiatives, define costing approaches, and develop metrics to drive efficiency in wafer fab operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, and strong data analysis skills using JMP/SQL/Tableau/ PROMIS MES.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, with exposure to wafer fab operations.
• Experience in capacity planning, cycle time management, WIP control, and productivity optimization within a fab environment.
• Strong knowledge of IE methodologies, including line balancing, bottleneck management, and cost modelling.
• Proficient in data analysis tools and systems (e.g., JMP, SQL, Tableau/Power BI, MES such as PROMIS).
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• High level of accountability, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and drive cross-functional cost saving projects to achieve corporate business goals.
• Understand short-term and long-term cost saving goals and ensure alignment to corporate business goals.
• Perform cost and schedule duties under the guidance from corporate.
• Responsible cost control to be presented to Fab GM and Senior Management.
• Involve in program / cost saving project benefit and develop key metrics / performance indices.
• Analyze program / cost saving project progress in terms of pay-back assessment, risk, resources consumption, interdependence and gaps.
• Define cost estimation scope, clearly document assumptions and constraints, develop costing methodologies, and align all stakeholders with the outcome.
• Develop and implement requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs and reports, perform performance monitoring and control functions for projects.
• Facilitate the definition of program scope, goals, deliverables, timeline and resource requirements in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Establish structure and manage program dependencies, prioritize programs, track program milestones and deliverables
• Coordinate and work with the project management team to resolve project issues to ensure delivery / completion to the project work
• Provide cost control and planning advice to the operation team when required
• Identify potential roadblocks, develop and execute resolution plans
• Assist in the financial closeout of cost saving projects

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering

Tools

JMP

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

PROMIS MES

Job description

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) is seeking a cost control and program management professional in Singapore. You will lead cross-functional cost saving initiatives, define costing approaches, and develop metrics to drive efficiency in wafer fab operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, and strong data analysis skills using JMP/SQL/Tableau/ PROMIS MES.