Process Optimization Engineer

Purpose: To analyze, design, and continuously improve assembly processes and systems integration to enhance productivity, improve first-pass quality, and reduce operational costs. The role focuses on leveraging data analytics, digitalization, and automation tools to drive assembly process excellence and standardization.

Key Area of Responsibilities

• Analyze current assembly processes and line layouts to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and imbalance.
• Develop and implement assembly process optimization initiatives to improve line efficiency, throughput, and cycle time.
• Design, maintain, and standardize assembly process flows, routing, and work instructions to ensure consistency across lines.
• Conduct time studies and establish standard operation times for assembly workstations.
• Optimize manpower allocation, line balancing, tooling, and equipment utilization within assembly operations.
• Introduce and bring new method of technology to fit assembly operation.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA, 8D) for assembly-related defects and implement corrective actions.
• Implement SPC and process control methodologies at critical assembly process steps.
• Develop systems to track, analyze, and reduce repetitive assembly non-conformance issues.
• Apply PFMEA, MSA, and 4M methodologies to mitigate assembly process risks.
• Develop and deploy digital tools using Microsoft 365 (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) to improve assembly process visibility and execution.
• Create dashboards to monitor assembly KPIs such as FPY, line efficiency, UPH, and capacity.
• Develop assembly capacity models and simple forecasting tools to support production planning.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and T&D teams on assembly process improvement initiatives.
• Support NPI transfer to mass production, focusing on assembly readiness, standardization, and operator training.
• Create and maintain assembly-related technical documentation, SOPs, visual aids, and process guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.

Experience in process optimization, data analysis, and digitalization projects.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).

Strong knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, MSA, 4M methodology and GD&T.

Programming knowledge (Python, VBA, or similar) is an advantage.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Experience in semiconductor or high-mix manufacturing environment is preferred.

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VDL ETG Singapore is a supplier of system integrations of mechatronic (sub)systems and modules for 'Original Equipment Manufacturing' (OEM) companies. These companies are leaders in manufacturing technically sophisticated equipment. One of the key markets in which VDL ETG Singapore operates is the semiconductor industry, where it specialises in Wafer Fab Equipment.

Our value proposition as a system supplier consists of providing total lifecycle management: from (co-)design to cost analysis, repair & refurbishment, R&D support, prototyping, first runs, volume manufacturing. We can do this because we have in-house facilities for machining, high-speed milling, precision grinding, mechanical and electrical (cleanroom) assembly, testing, product certification and on-site installation.

We are a diverse, multicultural team working towards the same goal: meeting the demands of our customers and partners. Our location in Singapore makes us a strategic partner for many of our customers and allows us to offer our clients competitive services and values. The company has been evolving with its employees for more than 50 years. This enables us to meet the ever-changing world we live in. The team works together to stay relevant and ahead of change. The company also makes a difference to all stakeholders, including the local community, by giving back to society. We combine Dutch and modern Asian cultures, making the most of both worlds. Our strength lies in our diversity of people, customers and cultures.