Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

A global aerospace leader is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for their new site in Singapore. The role revolves around building robust manufacturing processes and driving the site's transition to a Smart Factory. Responsibilities include defining manufacturing standards, managing engineering budgets, and leading teams while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Candidates should possess a degree in Manufacturing/Production Engineering, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineering activities to meet site targets.
• Define and implement manufacturing standards and systems.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers and stakeholders.
• Establish and govern engineering methods to achieve business goals.
• Drive alignment to the site engineering strategy across various functions.
• Ensure engineering projects execute in line with operating plans.
• Track technology trends and recommend investments.
• Manage engineering budgets and resources.
• Lead implementation of the CORE Operating System.
• Develop technical talent and succession plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Job description

Date Posted

2025-12-23

Country

Singapore

Location

1053: 9 Seletar Aerospace Link, Singapore

Position Role Type

Unspecified

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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