Assistant Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Tuas)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Department: Front Process Maintenance Reports to: Department Manager Functional relationships: • Li-Ion battery Equipment and Process Engineering in Japan factories POSITION PROFILE: This position is to drive for improvement and Corrective Maintenance activities of manufacturing equipment with in-depth knowledge and experience in Li-Ion batteries manufacturing processes. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Lead Corrective Maintenance Projects • Lead cost down activities • Serve as the key point of contact to facilitate effective communication, coordination, and knowledge transfer among overseas affiliates. • Provide technical expertise in liquid cell process / materials/ equipment • To improve reliability of Li-Ion manufacturing equipment through rationalization activities • To be the window person between Murata Singapore factory and Japan factories for the transfer of knowledge, technologies and equipment • To organize and provide technical training to local engineers. Ability/Competency required: • Bachelor’s degree or master's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. • At least 7 years of working experience in electronics manufacturing industry. • Strong critical thinking and analytical skill • To have strong growth mind-set for change and improvement. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, project management skills, and troubleshooting skills. • Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English is required to support regular work-related communication and coordination with Japan-based factories and R&D departments, as well as local staff at the Murata Singapore factory.