Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning (New Product & Mass Production)

• Plan and coordinate production headcount based on forecasts and liaise with HR for recruitment.
• Arrange manpower and training plans to meet production needs and improve skill versatility.
• Design and improve production layout to enhance workflow and reduce waste.
• Ensure readiness of equipment, materials, and documentation before mass production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for mass production.

2. Quality & Delivery

• Review and support production plan, ensure sufficient resources & resolve process issues.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and production records are properly maintained.
• Monitor and improve takt time, productivity, and production yield.
• Conduct root cause analysis with other teams and implement CAPA for non-conformances.
• Support change management, risk assessment, and documentation updates.

3. Human Management

• Update and maintain employee skill matrix to ensure process readiness.
• Oversee OJT, induction programs, and probation evaluations.
• Provide on-the-job training on production procedures and standards.
• Monitor & evaluate employee performance, discipline, and hygiene compliance.
• Collaborate with superiors and HR on staff development or disciplinary actions.

4. Cost

• Monitor material usage and propose improvement initiatives.
• Analyse production efficiency and implement cost-saving measures.

5. Safety Compliance

• Enforce safety rules, including in equipment handling during the production process.
• Report and work together to resolve any safety risks or incidents.
• Ensure safety signage and protocols are properly implemented.
  
  

6. Others

• Ensure employees conduct daily 5S activities. Ensure cleanliness of the production area, especially in the clean room.
• Attend meetings as production representative as needed.

Requirements:

.Minimum 3 years experience in medical device manufacturing.

.Knowledge in production management (productivity, tack time, cost, layout etc.)

.Experience in manpower planning, managing production resources, and driving efficiency.

.Experienced in risk management, with strong analytical and planning skills.

.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across all levels and functions.

.Demonstrated strength in people management and team development.

.Familiar with ISO 9001, cleanroom practices, and regulatory compliance.

.Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and data analysis skills.