Technician jobs in Singapore

Position Summary

The Senior Production Engineering Technician works closely with the Production Engineer to support the administration and coordination of production engineering projects, policies, processes, methods, and procedures. This role aims to enhance operational performance, minimize waste and delays, and drive cost reductions throughout the organization. This individual will be part of a cross-functional product/process transfer team, responsible for driving and completing transfer projects within budget and on schedule. The Senior Production Engineering Technician establishes and maintains effective communication with employees, the manufacturing and quality departments, management, and other internal/external stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

Maintaining and Enhancing Existing Manufacturing Processes

• Be an integral member of the Production Engineering Technician team to drive production down-time to the minimum.
• Identify potential production issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement preventive measures.
• Timely escalation of production issues and updates on production operational status
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication of technical details
• Provide guidance and share technical know-how with junior members of the Production Engineering Technician team.
• Train production personnel on new or existing procedures and verify the effectiveness and compliance of the training.
• Collaborate with the product/process transfer lead to acquire knowledge and skills related to new products and processes.
• With the knowledge and hands-on experience acquired, facilitate knowledge transfer to the production team, providing additional coaching and guidance as needed.
• Conduct time studies and collaborate with Production Engineers to establish process timings for transferred processes.
• Identify potential improvement opportunities in manufacturing processes and collaborate with Production Engineers to systematically analyze and implement solutions.
• Collect and analyze data from manufacturing operations and gather feedback from production personnel for continuous process improvement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to enhance product quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Execute, monitor, and sustain improvements in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards on the production floor, promoting a culture of safety.
• Provide shift coverage during the absence of the shift technician.
• Lead and guide shift technicians in resolving technical issues.
• Organize and lead shift technicians in performing pre-audit checks.

Health and Safety

• Uphold strict adherence to health and safety regulations by proactively assessing and mitigating potential hazards.

Your Profile

• NITEC or Diploma in any Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Prior engineering experience in the medical device industry is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, Kanban, and other advanced manufacturing tools and concepts.
• Familiarity with ISO13485 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Proficient in SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills
• Good organizational, communication, and intercultural skills.
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on data and evidence-based decision-making.

Work Location : 1 Kaki Bukit View #03-24/34, Techview, Lobby C Singapore 415941