Advanced ME (IE)

Job Title

Advanced ME (IE)

Job Description

Advanced ME (IE)

Job Responsibilities

• Provides first line engineering support to ensure stable production and manufacturing continuity.
• Initiates production escalations and executes structured problem solving related to manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment.
• Prepares, plans, and executes CAPEX projects and supports equipment installation, qualification, and improvement activities.
• Implements LCM design changes and ensures smooth deployment into manufacturing operations.
• Accountable for manufacturing master data integrity, including routings, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Identifies and executes improvements in manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment to improve quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Drives manufacturing process standardization and promotes best practices across production areas.
• Leads factory layout planning, material flow optimization, line balancing, and capacity improvement initiatives.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) methodologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinates and tracks key factory improvement and transformation projects, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Utilizes data analytics and digital tools to support process optimization, reporting, and automation initiatives.
• Supports smart factory, digitization, and automation projects.
• Defines, executes, and controls validation activities related to manufacturing process changes.
• Performs technical analysis and participates in feasibility studies.
• Supports NPI, PDLM, and product lifecycle activities by providing manufacturing input and gate review support.
• Responsible for sustaining process, equipment, and manufacturing performance after project handover.
• Ensures compliance with quality, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements, including ISO13485, QSR, MDR, and MDSAP.

Your are fit if

Education

• Bachelor's degree or above in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related disciplines.

Experience

• More than 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or industrial engineering functions.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing and high-mix, low-volume environments is preferred; Experience in process optimization, factory layout planning, capacity improvement, or operational excellence projects is preferred.

Competencies & Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering Fundamentals
• Industrial Engineering & Process Standardization
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Factory Layout Planning and Material Flow Optimization
• Capacity Planning and Line Balancing
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Project Management Fundamentals
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Data Analytics and Visualization
• Integrated Supply Chain Management
• Product Lifecycle Management Fundamentals
• Basic programming and automation skills (Python, SQL, Power BI, VBA, Power Automate or equivalent)
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Good English communication skills

Regulatory Knowledge

• Familiar with ISO13485, FDA QSR, MDR, cGMP, and MDSAP requirements.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for manufacturing optimization and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive operational excellence.
• Comfortable using data and digital tools to support decision making and process improvements.

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