Manufacturing Senior Engineer (Yishun)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Department: Manufacturing Engineering Department Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Functional relationships: - Rationalization department in Japan - Manufacturing engineering in Japan and ASEAN POSITION PROFILE: This position is to propel improvement for manufacturing process in terms of quality, efficiency and manufacturing cost with highly specialized process & product knowledge. To give technical training for manufacturing post-process to local engineers. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Align policies and strategies with Japan HQ and affiliated companies; coordinate joint projects to support divisional goals. • Facilitate regular meetings with Japan HQ and related entities to address and resolve operational challenges. • Drive continuous improvement in product quality through process optimization. • Lead cost reduction efforts for manufacturing. • Enhance manufacturing efficiency through process innovation and best practices. • After implementing rationalization activities, verify actual effectiveness and drive PDCA cycle. • Manage the transfer and integration of new technologies from Japan factories to local operations. • Serve as a liaison between Japan rationalization departments to ensure timely access to technical information and its implementation in the factory. • Monitor emerging technologies and propose improvements in quality, cost, efficiency, and safety. • Design and deliver structured technical training programs for local engineers. Ability/Competency required: • Bachelor’s Degree/master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. • At least 5 years of working experience in machine fabrication, design, or a related engineering discipline in electronic manufacturing industry. • Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese, and business-level proficiency in spoken and written English, to support regular communication and coordination with Japan headquarters, Japanese-speaking business counterparts, and other overseas affiliates. • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with demonstrated leadership capabilities. • Proactive mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.