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.