Machine Engineer II
Job Summary
Responsible for the technical health, efficiency, and optimization of production machinery in a Japanese precision manufacturing setting. The role involves leading maintenance strategies, optimizing manufacturing processes, and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles. Additionally, the engineer collaborates cross-functionally to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead maintenance strategies and repairs
- Optimize manufacturing and assembly processes
- Implement Lean Manufacturing and solve problems
- Develop technical documentation and check sheets
- Coordinate with Purchasing and Quality Assurance
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics
- 2-3 years manufacturing experience
- Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Familiarity with PLC and ERP systems
- Knowledge of DFM and APQP tools
Job Details
Responsible for the technical health, efficiency, and optimization of production machinery. This role bridges the gap between daily operations and high-level process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Machine Maintenance & Reliability: Lead the design and execution of maintenance strategies, including routine scheduled work and emergency breakdown repairs.
- Technical Optimization: Optimize and standardize manufacturing processes such as stamping, modelling, and assembly to maximize quality and output.
- Process Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving to reduce cycle times and manufacturing costs.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain critical technical documentation, including standard work instructions, process sheets, and machine check sheets.
- Tooling & Design: Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and cell layouts to support efficient production runs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with departments like Purchasing for spare parts procurement and Quality Assurance for root cause analysis of failures.
- Can start immediately
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
- Experience: Typically requires at least 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in high-speed or high-precision sectors.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for mechanical analysis and design; Familiarity with PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and ERP systems; Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and APQP tools like DFMEA/PFMEA.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills (English; Nihongo proficiency is a plus for Japanese firms).
Benefits:
- P40.00 Meal Allowance for overtime of 4 hours and above
- OT, HMO + Dependent (50% Company Paid)
- 13th month pay, Performance Bonus (Scheduled every July 1 and Dec 20)
- SL 6 days, VL 7 days (each will increase per year of service)
- Birthday Leave – 1 day
- Wedding Leave and Assistance
- Free Uniforms and PPE (2 sets)
- Bereavement Leave and Assistance
- Sponsorship for Training
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, Compressed Work Week, no Saturday work (07:00 - 17:00 Total of 9 hrs./day)
Interview process: The Interview can be virtual or F2F