STAFF ENGINEER, FRONT END

THE TALENT PEOPLE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to design and implement manufacturing processes within the optics sector. The role involves enhancing production capabilities, liaising with various teams and external partners, and managing production engineers. Candidates should have an MSc or PhD, extensive optics fabrication experience, and strong project management skills. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact Singapore's engineering landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of optics fabrication experience and process engineering.
• 3+ years of CNC programming and setups for Aspherical Lenses.
• Effective communicator with strong project leading skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes.
• Recommend and optimize metrology equipment.
• Lead projects to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Optics fabrication

Process engineering

CNC programming

LEAN knowledge

Six Sigma knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

MSc or PhD in relevant Engineering or Scientific field

Job description

The Talent People x JSIT-PE

The Talent People is proud to partner with JSIT-PE, a government initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s Precision Engineering sector by addressing manpower challenges and fostering industry growth.

By applying for our job opportunities, you’re joining a strategic effort to enhance Singapore’s Precision Engineering landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure and implement manufacturing and/or metrology processes which will optimize efficiencies, stabilize yield and enhance EO’sv capabilities, from concept to pilot phase
• Recommend, acquire, implement and optimize new manufacturing and/or metrology equipment
• Propose and lead projects to enhance EO’s manufacturing and/or metrology capabilities overall, identifying risks utilizing tools such as DFMEA and PFMEA
• Define process monitoring plans and ensure consistent and efficient operation
• Provide timely support to the relevant teams on the running of processes through pilot phase and into production phase including training, troubleshooting and process monitoring
• Manage production engineers, provide training and guidance on continuous improvement projects as well as day to day problem solving
• Decision making and risk management on non-standard RFQ which include advice on development resources required to fulfill customer requirements or to take reasonable exceptions
• Liaise with RFQ team, Program Management, Sales and customers to identify gaps, align expectations and develop solutions for key customer accounts
• Coordinate with Operational Excellence initiatives to align continuous improvement activities in line with current development goals and requirements
• Provide support and guidance to engineers and technicians on resolving manufacturing issues
• Liaise with teams in IPQC and QA to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Attend internal and external trainings and lectures and publish articles in relevant media
• Cooperate with external partners to improve EO’s capabilities overall

Requirements / Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a relevant Engineering or Scientific field
• 8 or more years of optics fabrication experience and process engineering
• 3 or more years of CNC programming and CNC setups, specifically of Aspherical Lenses
• LEAN and Six Sigma knowledge/experience is a plus
• Basic knowledge in Optical Fabrication, Optical Metrology, Optical Physics, Opto-Mechanical principles, and other technical areas within the Optical Industry
• Experience with Design of Experiments and ANOVA testing
• Effective communicator, both written and oral, with strong project leading skills
• Solid team player with strong interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Highly self-driven with the ability to work independently