Technical Lead (Engineer/Senior Engineer)

asmpt singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASMPT Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks a Technical Lead to head product transfers from ASMPT manufacturing sites to Contract Manufacturers, ensuring industrialization, qualification, and ramp-up with strong performance.

You will oversee DFM/DFA/DFT inputs early in programs while balancing quality, cost and delivery commitments. You will guide cross-functional teams across R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality, manage risks, coordinate transfer activities, and drive supplier capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7–10 years in Manufacturing Engineering, NPI/NPD, Product Transfer, Industrialization, Supplier Engineering, or Contract Manufacturing.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, capital equipment, or precision manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong experience in module and system level test protocol and test stations setup is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead end-to-end manufacturing transfer projects and production ramp-up activities.
• Develop transfer plans, readiness reviews, risk mitigation strategies, and qualification activities.
• Coordinate transfer of processes, tooling, fixtures, test systems, documentation, and manufacturing knowledge.
• Support outsourced NPI/NPD programs and ensure DFM, DFA and DFT considerations are incorporated early.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with Contract Manufacturers and drive supplier capability development.
• Support FAI, PPAP, process validation, copy-exact transfer, engineering change management, and configuration control.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders, project risks, escalations, and executive reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

Supplier communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

8D

Job description

Role Overview

The Technical Lead is responsible for leading product transfers from ASMPT manufacturing sites to Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and supporting outsourced NPI/NPD programs. The role ensures successful industrialization, qualification, production ramp-up, and manufacturing performance while meeting quality, cost, delivery, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead end-to-end manufacturing transfer projects and production ramp-up activities.
• Develop transfer plans, readiness reviews, risk mitigation strategies, and qualification activities.
• Coordinate transfer of processes, tooling, fixtures, test systems, documentation, and manufacturing knowledge.
• Support outsourced NPI/NPD programs and ensure DFM, DFA and DFT considerations are incorporated early.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with Contract Manufacturers and drive supplier capability development.
• Support FAI, PPAP, process validation, copy-exact transfer, engineering change management, and configuration control.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders, project risks, escalations, and executive reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, NPI/NPD, Product Transfer, Industrialization, Supplier Engineering, or Contract Manufacturing.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, capital equipment, or precision manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong experience in module and system level test protocol, test stations setup will be a strong candidate for consideration.

Core Competencies

• Strong technical foundation in manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, engineering drawings, BOMs, tolerances, PLM, ECO/ECN, and product lifecycle management.
• Strong project leadership skills with proven ability to manage milestones, risks, stakeholders, and multiple concurrent programs.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Contract Manufacturers.
• Experience assessing CM capability, production readiness, supplier development, and performance management.
• Structured problem-solving utilizing 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, and data-driven decision making.
• Strong quality mindset with knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, SPC, Control Plans, process validation, and risk management.
• Business acumen to balance quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and risk considerations.
• Strong ownership, accountability, change management capability, and continuous improvement mindset.

What Success Looks Like

• Anticipates and mitigates transfer risks before they impact production or customer commitments.
• Leads successful product transfers and outsourced NPI/NPD programs from planning through stable production ramp-up.
• Builds strong collaborative relationships with Contract Manufacturers while maintaining accountability and performance expectations.
• Delivers Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Customer Satisfaction objectives through technical leadership and operational excellence.