Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Raytheon Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Singapore is seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Engineering Lead to oversee robust manufacturing processes in a Smart Factory setting. This role involves managing engineering activities, ensuring compliance, and achieving operational excellence. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, at least 10 years of experience, and proven supervisory skills in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a chance to influence strategic goals and enhance production capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory role in a relevant metal machining industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop manufacturing engineering activities to meet site targets.
• Define and implement manufacturing standards and systems.
• Establish and govern engineering methods and processes.
• Manage engineering budgets and performance.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of industrial technologies

Education

Degree in Manufacturing / Production Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Lead Manufacturing Engineering for the new site to build robust, cost-effective manufacturing and production processes that support business objectives. Drive the site’s strategic transition into a highly connected Smart Factory, ensuring engineering readiness, compliance, and operational excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineering activities to meet site targets, quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Define and implement manufacturing standards and systems (e.g. OEE, Andon, Manufacturing Standard Work) to support operations.

Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders; lead engineering input for NPI reviews.

Establish and govern engineering methods, processes, and procedures to achieve technical and business goals.

Drive alignment to the site engineering strategy across process planning, programming, tooling, and inspection.

Support audits, investigations, and critical customer escape responses.

Ensure engineering projects execute in line with the annual operating plan and financial commitments.

Track technology trends and recommend investments in equipment, systems, and automation to enhance production capability.

Manage engineering budgets, resources, and performance to optimize cost and effectiveness.

Lead implementation of the CORE Operating System, progressing toward Gold certification.

Build strong partnerships across internal teams, external partners, and overseas sites.

Develop technical talent and succession plans to build strong bench strength (for Lead / Manager roles).

Maintain the site Technological Control Plan (TCP) and ensure export compliance, in collaboration with Global Trade.

Requirement

• Degree in Manufacturing / Production Engineering
• At least 10 years’ of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing environment
• Prior supervisory role in a relevant metal machining industry.
• Familiar with industrial technologies advances.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.