Manufacturing Engineer, Process

Role overview

This position focuses on shaping and improving manufacturing processes for new products and technologies while also upgrading existing lines to achieve stronger process capability. The role works within an industrial team supporting the Batam factory Manufacturing Operations group as part of an I+D project team, which may be based in Singapore, the Netherlands, or the USA. It also involves collaboration with I&D and Category teams on PDLM and NPI project work.

Key responsibilities

• Own the industrialization side of manufacturing, including design-for-manufacture, assembly, and testability work, process definition for new technologies, and enhancement of current manufacturing systems for new product introductions in home and personal care appliances or similar products. The environment includes automated, semi-automated, and manual assembly with cycle times between 2 and 12 seconds.
• Partner with I&D, Equipment, and Quality teams to translate new product needs into workable technical proposals and ensure the manufacturing process remains stable and capable.
• Handle the full set of industrialization deliverables for PDLM projects, such as process requirements, verification and validation, capability studies, work instructions, control plans, and cycle time/manpower analysis, from launch through life-cycle support.
• Contribute actively in project teams by leading technical conversations and applying design-for-manufacture, assembly, and testing principles throughout development.
• Spot process bottlenecks and project risks early, then drive preventive and corrective actions to keep product design simple to manufacture and the production process under control with strong OEE and low FOR.
• Lead and execute significant productivity improvement initiatives involving processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Ensure a smooth transfer to Operations/Production once processes have shown stable results over an appropriate period.
• Investigate technical issues using structured root-cause analysis methods and apply systematic troubleshooting to resolve them.

Skills and experience needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a similar discipline, along with 6 to 10 years of experience in process development for product assembly.
• Hands-on experience working in cross-functional project teams and leading technical discussions in virtual settings.
• Practical knowledge of Design for Six Sigma and DMAIC methods.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturing, assembly, and testability.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices.
• Ability to use risk assessment tools such as FMEA.
• Capability in data analysis, statistics, process capability studies, and statistical control methods.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills using structured root-cause approaches such as PRIDE, 5 Whys, and tree diagrams.
• High attention to detail, especially in technical documentation and safety-related protocols.
• Good communication, leadership, and coaching abilities.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks, Minitab, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred background

• Exposure to metal materials and related manufacturing processes.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing and assembly under ISO 13485 requirements.

Work arrangement

This is an office-based position. Office teams are expected to work on-site at least three days per week, and the role itself requires full-time presence at the company facility.

About the employer

The organization is a health technology company built around the idea that every person matters and that quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone. The company encourages applicants even if they meet most, but not all, of the listed experience requirements.