Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Assistant performs the lead role in the implementation of manufacturing processes and LEAN implementation with Six Sigma tools. He/she is the owner of their respective manufacturing processes and standards and enforces implementation by training shop floor personnel, implementing and monitoring metrics, and oversight. He/she is responsible for resolving complex manufacturing problems and takes an active role in troubleshooting quality and production yield related issues within manufacturing. He/she is required to support maintenance and calibration activities related to production tools and equipment required for the manufacturing processes.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Production & Process Support

Assist Manufacturing Engineers in daily production support activities
Implement process improvements to achieve manufacturing excellence in areas such as process yield (e.g. First Pass Yield, Rolled Throughput Yield), cycle time reduction and productivity.
Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs (e.g. using Engineering Change Requests - Issues)
Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders (Change Actions) that impact Inventory - including product life cycle issues, obsolescence, etc.
Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with standard work instructions
procedures (SWIs).

2. Equipment Maintenance and Tooling Calibration Support

Work with technicians and vendors for troubleshooting equipment to reduce downtime for production.
Support and coordinate preventive maintenance activities for Pressure Test Bay (PTB).
Assist in installation, qualification, and validation of new manufacturing equipment, fixtures and tools.
Coordinate with Production Supervisor to identify the list of equipment that will be due for calibration monthly and updating records in SAP IMTE system.

3. Quality

Responsible for assisting with investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for manufacturing quality issues.
Processing of Quality Notification (QN)

4. Electrical Competency

Experience with electrical/electronic equipment such as Continuity Tester, Power supplies, Soldering, and Signal Generators (hands on experience recommended).
Experience in reviewing interface drawings and electrical circuit schematics.

5. Lean Six Sima

Responsible for the implementation of key elements of Lean, such as standardized work instructions, work sequence (routing) optimization, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM (Total Preventive Maintenance) and changeover/batch-size optimization.

Education and Prior Experience:

Education:

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering, or related technical disciplines OR
Higher NITEC in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering, or related technical disciplines

Experience: At least 3 years’ experience with manufacturing or engineering support role.

Key Competencies/Skillsets:

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing
Experience in equipment maintenance support and tooling calibration
Experience working on SAP HANA is an advantage
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts is an advantage
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Good communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skill
Knowledge of ergonomics and safety
Knowledge of maintenance systems
Basic oral and written communication skills

Schlumberger Oilfield (S) Pte Ltd

Manufacturing Engineering Assistant

Manufacturing Engineering Assistant