Supplier Development Engineer

EQUIPTEST ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS+ VB + Group Profit Sharing

Job summary

Equiptest Engineering Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineer to lead supplier qualification, onboarding for new product introductions, and ensure timely production release readiness.

You will drive FAI activities, supplier localization from US/Europe to Asia, and conduct production readiness assessments. Lean/Six Sigma practices and strong cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years in supply chain, operations or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with NPI programs, supplier qualification, process validation, and ramp-up.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma knowledge, Green Belt preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentation (GD&T).
• Strong project management, problem-solving and stakeholder management; PMP/PRINCE2 a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly to supplier sites in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and onboarding for NPI programs.
• Coordinate and drive First Article Inspection (FAI) activities prior to production release.
• Lead onboarding from qualification through production release and handover to sustaining teams.
• Lead supplier localization by transferring parts and processes from US/Europe to Asia suppliers.
• Conduct supplier production readiness assessments to ensure product launches and ramp-up.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to suppliers ensuring processes meet engineering requirements and driving improvements.
• Drive supplier capability and quality improvements via assessments and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supplier process and capability risks with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

APQP

PFMEA/Control Plans

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier technical qualification and onboarding activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Coordinate and drive First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, ensuring successful completion prior to production release.
• Lead new supplier onboarding from qualification through production release, ensuring technical readiness, process capability and a smooth handover to sustaining teams.
• Lead supplier localization projects by transferring parts and processes from US and European suppliers to Asia-based suppliers, ensuring successful qualification and production readiness.
• Conduct supplier production readiness assessments to ensure successful product launches and production ramp-up.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to suppliers by ensuring manufacturing processes meet engineering requirements, driving process improvements and validating process capability for new product introductions.
• Drive supplier capability and quality improvements during onboarding and qualification through supplier assessments, continuous improvement initiatives and Lean/ Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify and mitigate supplier process and capability risks, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and performance targets are met.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Operations or Manufacturing Engineering. Experience in industrial equipment, CNC machining equipment, automotive, semiconductor or medical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting NPI programs, supplier qualification, process validation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Proven track record in supplier development, localization, and continuous improvement projects.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience (Green Belt preferred).
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Kaizen facilitation.
• Experience with machining, plating and/ or assembly processes, and the ability to read technical drawings and documentation (GD&T).
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Formal project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and cultures.
• Willingness to travel regularly to supplier sites within Asia.

Others info

• Monday- Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Walking distance from Ubi MRT Station.
• AWS+ VB + Group Profit Sharing