Senior Production Engineer, Medical Device (2 year contract)

WILSONHCG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical device manufacturing is seeking a Senior Production Engineer in Singapore. This role involves optimizing manufacturing operations and enhancing process performance using Lean, Kaizen, and Kanban principles. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and knowledge of ISO 13485. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to life-changing innovations in medical devices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the medical device manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13485 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative manufacturing methods and processes.
• Leverage knowledge of manufacturing systems to enhance performance.
• Apply Lean, Kaizen, and Kanban principles for continuous improvement.
• Perform time studies and data analysis for workflow optimization.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen methodologies

Kanban

Technical expertise

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Production Engineer, Medical Device (2 year contract)

Location: Singapore

About the role:

Our client is a global leader in the medical device manufacturing industry, renowned for setting high standards in product quality and operational excellence. The company has a significant presence in the sector, wholly committed to the development and production of innovative, life-changing devices.

They are looking to hire a Senior Production Engineer to drive the optimization and seamless execution of their manufacturing operations. This role would be a Subject Matter Expert responsible for developing, refining, and overseeing all production engineering projects, processes, and methods. The core objective is to enhance operational performance, minimize waste and delays, and drive cost reductions through process optimization and production transfers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative manufacturing methods and processes to strengthen production capabilities and support new product development.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems, tooling, and equipment to enhance process performance with a focus on cost efficiency and operational excellence.
• Apply Lean, Kaizen, and Kanban principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives, improving quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Perform time studies and data analysis across production lines to uncover opportunities for optimizing workflows, layouts, and resource utilization.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure compliance with best practices, quality requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation for new processes and engineering procedures, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Apply statistical analysis to identify root causes of failures, implement corrective actions, and optimize product performance and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the medical device manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13485 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Proficient in SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to streamline processes would be highly advantageous
• Prior experience with Lean, Kaizen, Kanban, and other advanced tools to drive continuous improvement would be highly advantageous
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with experience in diverse, multicultural environments.

Next steps

Interested? Here’s what to do next:

Please apply to the role with a recent copy of your CV. We will be in touch once we review your profile for suitability.

If you have any questions on this role, or are looking to explore job opportunities generally, please reach out to the poster of this role.

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