Head of Manufacturing Engineering
Job Summary
The Head of Manufacturing Engineering will lead end-to-end NPI and NPD programs for complex semiconductor equipment in Singapore. You will oversee engineering execution from concept through production ramp-up, ensuring high quality, reliability, and manufacturability. This role requires building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team while partnering with global OEM customers.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end NPI and NPD engineering execution
- Drive cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence
- Establish DFM, DFA, and DFR frameworks
- Manage prototyping, validation, and engineering transfer
- Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams
Required Skills
- Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics)
- Leadership experience in semiconductor/precision engineering
- Expertise in NPI/NPD and production ramp-up
- Strong technical stakeholder management
- Deep knowledge of DFM/DFA/DFR principles
Job Details
### Role Overview
This role will support New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) across highly complex, advanced manufacturing equipment. The successful candidate will lead engineering execution from concept development through production ramp-up, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, quality, and operational excellence.
### Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end engineering execution for NPI and NPD programs, from concept through industrialisation and production ramp-up.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.
- Translate OEM customer requirements into scalable, manufacturable, and high-reliability engineering solutions.
- Establish and strengthen Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Reliability (DFR) frameworks.
- Oversee prototyping, validation, testing, qualification, and engineering transfer of precision subsystems and components.
- Drive cost optimisation initiatives for existing product lines, including cost modelling, tooling strategy, and process improvements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cycle time, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering organisation with strong technical and execution capabilities.
- Partner closely with global OEM customers on technical reviews, project execution, and engineering solutions.
### Requirements
- Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven leadership experience within precision engineering, semiconductor equipment (frontend/backend), or related High mix, low volume manufacturing environments.
- Strong track record leading complex NPI/NPD programs.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering transfer, process validation, and production ramp-up in high-specification environments.
- Experience working with global OEM customers in highly technical B2B manufacturing settings.
- Strong stakeholder management, program leadership, and cross-functional influencing capabilities.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, quality-critical, precision manufacturing environments.