Materials Engineer

4 weeks ago


Singapur, Singapore Agilent Full time

Description

The Materials/Procurement Engineer is located at Singapore, reports to the Technical Procurement Manager and is responsible for sourcing and qualification of suppliers to fulfill the operation need covering mechanical commodities and/or electro-mechanical commodity for product lines that produces Agilent’s state of the art instruments. He/she will be tasked to collaborate NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering team, operational & strategic procurement team and production engineering to setup materials/procurement engineering capability and supply chain to ensure the successful deployment of the product line in Singapore.

In addition, he/she will also support R&D NPI effort by identifying and purchasing components and parts for initial prototype build. Without compromising on the quality & performance of the products, Materials/Procurement/Sourcing engineer working with existing or new vendor to lower materials cost through value engineering, reverse engineering, new design, alternative substitution, or relaxing of tolerance or standard of the materials.

This candidate will have a chance to collaborate very closely with our Japanese R&D and suppliers. The ability to speak and write Japanese is essential for this role.

Job responsibilities:

Supplier Management

Manage assigned commodities and suppliers to meet organization’s objectives related to quality, cost, delivery performance and schedule.

Perform regular performance review and collaborate with suppliers on value enhancement opportunities to drive continuous improvements.

Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and manufacturing to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances. Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.

Develop long-term supplier relationships and implement global procurement strategies.

Material Cost Reduction

Drive cost reduction initiatives to meet targets.

Aid Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials following a defined Resourcing process.

Explore new cost reduction opportunities through Value-engineering.

NPI Support

Consult with engineering/R&D personnel to establish performance criteria and specifications for suppliers. Communicate manufacturing specifications to suppliers.

Source and investigate potential suppliers and recommend suitable ones for NPI projects or existing products. 

Perform RFQ and total cost analysis. Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost, and quality to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.

In addition to the above:

Assure compliance to all applicable requirements pertaining to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA and RoHS Directives.

Track commodities market trends and latest technological processes and provide input to management during the development of worldwide materials strategy.

Lead cross-functional projects and focus team to complete tasks on schedule.

Solve a broad range of problems varying in scope and complexity.

Qualifications

Typically, more than 8 years’ experience in mechanical & electro-mechanical or electrical parts procurement engineering environment, supplier quality management, and/or product engineering, manufacturing.

Hands-on experience in sourcing, procurement, process engineering or supplier quality management in an MNC manufacturing environment.

Have an analytical mind to evaluate technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and availability of parts and equipment

Good understanding of various mechanical & electrical fabrication technologies and methods.

Demonstrated ability to drive and to execute highly aggressive plans within constraints of schedule, resources, and successfully driving objectives to a result

 Excellent collaboration, communication skills, cross-cultural leadership skills & strong analytical skills.

Experienced in mechanical & electrical parts manufacturing/fabrication processes or std. design specification with good analytical skills on DFx. Must be proficient in technical drawing (2d & 3d mechanical drawings) interpretation, understand BOMs

Strong project management skill & experience in managing contract manufacturer, knowledge in SAP will be an added advantage

Working knowledge of quality assurance or quality control, experience and knowledge of ISO13485 are a plus

Deep knowledge of commodity market and business acumen.

Required Japanese language expertise: Able to read, write and converse in Japanese.


Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required

No

Schedule

Schedule:Full time

Shift

Day

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

Manufacturing

  • Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Responsibilities Communicate Forecasts requirements to suppliers Disseminate MRP demand signals and provide updated changes in Build Plan to supplier Critical part and regional supplier management Supplier collaboration to ensure delivery commits support production planning and Customer shipments. Collaborates with engineering team to interpret...

  • Graduate Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Customer Engineer Responsible for customer support through on-site installation, enabling tool performance through quality repair/ troubleshooting of critical processes and preventive maintenance at customer sites. Analyzes tool output data and problem solve directly with customers' on-site engineers. Participates in projects to manage costs,...


  • Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities Lead engineering team, projects and programs in area of responsibility, and ensures that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of projects. Ensures that all...


  • Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities Lead engineering team, projects and programs in area of responsibility, and ensures that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of projects. Ensures that all...

  • Industrial Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities Performs Methods Engineering analysis including process design, time and motion study, and recommends manufacturing line improvements. Leads in I.E. projects and programs within areas of responsibility. Assists in the implementation of these projects into business with quality tools, supporting processes and ongoing measures for...

  • Graduate Engineer

    1 month ago


    Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Customer Engineer Responsible for customer support through on-site installation, enabling tool performance through quality repair/ troubleshooting of critical processes and preventive maintenance at customer sites. Analyzes tool output data and problem solve directly with customers’ on-site engineers. Participates in projects to manage costs,...

  • Graduate Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Customer Engineer Responsible for customer support through on-site installation, enabling tool performance through quality repair/ troubleshooting of critical processes and preventive maintenance at customer sites. Analyzes tool output data and problem solve directly with customers’ on-site engineers. Participates in projects to manage costs,...


  • Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities Leads engineering team,projects and programs in area of responsibility, and ensures that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of projects. Ensures that all projects...


  • Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities Leads engineering team,projects and programs in area of responsibility, and ensures that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of projects. Ensures that all projects...


  • Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities Forecasts financial, manpower, and operational requirements for key businesses (start up, warranty, service agreements, paid service). Identifies and pursues service agreement business in conjunction with marketing and sales. Manages start ups in terms of time and cost requirements. Manages local inventories and RMA procedure....


  • Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities Forecasts financial, manpower, and operational requirements for key businesses (start up, warranty, service agreements, paid service). Identifies and pursues service agreement business in conjunction with marketing and sales. Manages start ups in terms of time and cost requirements. Manages local inventories and RMA procedure....


  • Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities Forecasts financial, manpower, and operational requirements for key businesses (start up, warranty, service agreements, paid service). Identifies and pursues service agreement business in conjunction with marketing and sales. Manages start ups in terms of time and cost requirements. Manages local inventories and RMA procedure....


  • Singapur, Singapore KBR Full time

    Title: Senior Principal Engineer (Materials) Job Responsibilities Work as Overall Lead for Material Selection of Static, Rotating and Piping Items for the Entire Project Lead the material selection study, develop suitable corrosion control strategy and implement corrosion monitoring philosophy for the Project Conduct Erosion/Corrosion...


  • Singapur, Singapore Shell Full time

    , SingaporeJob Family Group:Discipline EngineeringWorker Type:RegularPosting Start Date:May 31, 2024Business unit:Downstream and RenewablesExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalsJob Description: Where you fit inThe Materials and Corrosion Engineer provides technical support in Pressure Equipment Materials & Corrosion issues (e.g., RBI, CDDS, IOWS, MOCs...

  • Customer Engineer

    2 months ago


    Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities: Performs all standard service activities through Tier I with assistance. Able to perform routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes. Responds to fab issues by communicating with other engineers. Verifies operational quality of system equipment with assistance. Demonstrates the ability to follow all checklists...

  • Customer Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities: Performs all standard service activities through Tier I with assistance. Able to perform routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes. Responds to fab issues by communicating with other engineers. Verifies operational quality of system equipment with assistance. Demonstrates the ability to follow all checklists...


  • Singapur, Singapore Applied Materials Full time

    Key Responsibilities Forecasts financial, manpower, and operational requirements for key businesses (start up, warranty, service agreements, paid service). Identifies and pursues service agreement business in conjunction with marketing and sales. Manages start ups in terms of time and cost requirements. Manages local inventories and RMA procedure....


  • Singapur, Singapore Singapore Airlines Full time

    Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will join the Material Management Department (MMD) in SIA Engineering Division. You will part of the team that manages engineering materials/spares for our aircrafts. Key Responsibilities Collate forecasted and ad hoc engineering material/spares consumption, demands and trends, to continuously meet demand, and maintain...


  • Singapur, Singapore Singapore Airlines Full time

    Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will join the Material Management Department (MMD) in SIA Engineering Division. You will part of the team that manages engineering materials/spares for our aircrafts. Key Responsibilities Collate forecasted and ad hoc engineering material/spares consumption, demands and trends, to continuously meet demand, and maintain...


  • Singapur, Singapore Singapore Airlines Full time

    Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will join the Material Management Department (MMD) in SIA Engineering Division. You will part of the team that manages engineering materials/spares for our aircrafts. Key Responsibilities Collate forecasted and ad hoc engineering material/spares consumption, demands and trends, to continuously meet demand, and maintain...