Job description
Lead equipment engineering and automation initiatives to support new product launches, production growth, and reliable manufacturing operations. Oversee the team, equipment projects, and supplier partnerships from development through production deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the equipment engineering team.
Oversee custom equipment and tooling projects, from specification and supplier selection to installation and production qualification.
Plan equipment readiness and capacity for new products, production ramps, and factory expansion.
Resolve critical equipment issues and improve uptime, throughput, yield, and reliability.
Use performance data and structured problem-solving to guide maintenance and improvement priorities.
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to achieve production targets.
Manage supplier delivery, technical performance, and project timelines.
Establish engineering standards and report project progress, risks, and investment needs to management.
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
At least 12 years of relevant equipment engineering experience, including team leadership.
Experience developing and deploying automated equipment in high-volume manufacturing.
Track record supporting new product introduction, manufacturing scale-up, and equipment commissioning.
Knowledge of PLCs, motion control, robotics, machine vision, sensors, and industrial control systems.
Strong supplier management, project execution, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement skills.
Familiarity with CAD tools and equipment metrics such as OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.
Hands-on leadership style with strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature, and level, of the work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
We invite interested candidates to write-in with CV and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a discussion.
Lee Shiow Chyn
EA12C6130
R1112042
hr@hpspartners.com.sg