Senior Manager, Smart Factory

Collins Aerospace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Singapore is looking for a seasoned engineer to lead and mentor a team in delivering smart factory initiatives. This role involves developing a strategic roadmap for smart factory deployment and driving integration with IoT platforms. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and possess strong leadership, project management, and analytical skills. This position is a five-year fixed term contract offering an exciting opportunity to advance smart manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Digital Technology, or Computer Science.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with MES, APS, Tool Data Management, WMS, CMMS, EMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team in smart factory initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategic roadmap for factory deployment.
• Drive integration of factory systems with IoT platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing

Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

MES

APS

IoT connectivity

ERP systems

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical specialists in delivering smart factory initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for smart factory deployment, including MES, APS, Tool Data Management, WMS, CMMS, EMS, and other integrated systems to support a fully connected production environment.
• Drive end-to-end integration of factory systems with IoT platforms and enterprise solutions, ensuring real-time data flow, visibility, and operational intelligence across production lines.
• Oversee program impact assessments, including budget, schedule, and technical feasibility, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and operational objectives.
• Manage budgets for smart factory programs, ensuring cost‑effectiveness, financial discipline, and alignment with business priorities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify technology requirements, implement solutions, and establish governance standards for system integration.
• Establish training and change management programs to enable employees to effectively adopt new technologies and processes.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery of projects, while maintaining operational continuity.
• Regularly monitor and report on project performance, KPIs, and outcomes to leadership, providing insights for strategic decision‑making.
• Champion continuous innovation, ensuring the smart factory systems evolve with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Qualification and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Digital Technology, Computer Science or related discipline
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of motivating and developing teams.
• Strong expertise in MES, APS, Tool Data Management, WMS, CMMS, EMS, IoT connectivity, and integration with ERP systems.
• Project management skills, including experience with Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with experience in budgeting, resource planning, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to senior leadership.

Please note that this is a five years fixed term contract with us