Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Supervisor

Date PostedMay 19, 2026LocationSingaporeCompanyILLUMINA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.Salary$7,500 to $9,300 MonthlyTypePermanent

Job Summary

As a Manufacturing Equipment Supervisor, you will lead technical efforts in sustaining sequencing systems within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and improving equipment uptime for optical, mechanical, and electrical systems. Additionally, you will provide leadership, training, and project management for New Product Introduction (NPI) and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing equipment sustaining and troubleshooting
  • Perform and manage preventative maintenance schedules
  • Supervise and train shift teams on technical tasks
  • Drive process improvement and NPI projects
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP and safety protocols

Required Skills

  • Electrical/Mechanical/Pneumatic diagram expertise
  • GMP and ISO 13485/9001 standards knowledge
  • Technical leadership and team supervision
  • Problem-solving and process improvement skills
  • Experience in high-volume production environments

Job Details

Position Responsibilities: - Complete required training (e.g. cGMP, safety and work instructions, etc.) within a stipulated time frame - Execute tasks strictly following cGMP, Quality, Safety and Work instruction requirements - Ensure employees follow safety, quality requirement, and all applicable company policies at all times - Ensure proper housekeeping and maintain cleanliness (6S) of the working area - Timely report/ escalate any concerns - Meet daily production schedule and performance expectation - Ensure PM activities and schedules across all shift are executed correctly - Develop solutions to restore and sustain optimal functionality of manufacturing equipment and systems - Source for alternative replacement for obsoleted parts and execute changes through change control - Participate and lead a process improvement team across departments - Facilitate continuous improvement systems and processes; coach team members - Formulate the work instructions of each equipment type - Lead a cross-functional investigation team and mentor team members on reporting skills - Provide effective leadership and supervision across shifts to meet daily uptime targets and KPIs - Coordinate and prioritize activities based on production, equipment, and supply - Responsible for the skill development of the shift, including developing On-the-job (OJT) training programs Position Requirements: - Expert understanding of Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Pneumatic diagrams - Ensure compliance with cGMP, Quality, work safety instructions & practices - Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner - High level of discipline and integrity - Willing to undertake multiple tasks and job rotation/cross-training - Willing to work in noisy/chemical environments with appropriate PPE - Meticulous, keen attention to details and organized - Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (Day/Night) Preferred Experience/Education/Skills: - Diploma or equivalent in Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronics preferred) - 10+ years (Diploma) or 6+ years (Bachelor’s) working experience in manufacturing/production - Experience in GMP + ISO 13485, ISO 9001 Standards - Thorough knowledge of processes and ability to resolve elevated technical issues