Production Shift Engineer

Responsibilities Production Target Achievement Running and developing assigned area of responsibility in accordance with the overall goal and objectives Identify ‘bottleneck’ equipment/areas and discuss/analyse problems with relevant departments Plan the best production schedule of the process step to reduce idle time and cycle time Optimise human resource allocation for each operation according to manufacturing specifications and production status Investigate ways to reduce scrap, nonconformity and manpower ineffectiveness In order to increase production efficiency and ensure delivery schedules are met. Skills Certification Scheme Administer, review and propose improvements to existing training scheme and competency assessment system Design and conduct evaluations to gather feedback Compile and analyse evaluation results In order to increase production efficiency and ensure delivery schedules are met. Records and Reports Review, validate and analyze reports Ensure staff's on-time submission of checklist within shift Review documentation on all shift related events and activities In order to ensure records are updated and maintained for future reference Documentation and SOP Prepare specifications, workflow, quality and safety related documentation Monitor and optimize current procedures and propose necessary changes or improvements In order to comply with policies and ensure proper documentation for future reference and improve operational efficiency Cost Efficiency Monitor and optimize current costs Work with relevant departments to propose cost efficiency activities In order to achieve cost efficiency and effectiveness Operational Improvement Clarify and communicate management directions Initiate improvement projects Lead, manage and advise project workgroups Monitor, manage and present progress and outcome to management In order to improve operational efficiency Training and Development Train, develop and provide guidance to Senior / Manufacturing Assistants in order to enhance the competency of the workforce Review skills standards, evaluation criteria and training program for technical staff and highlight areas of concern Identify need for further improvement or change and initiate review actions; Advise on areas of improvements In order to optimize staff competence for complete support Quality Management Analyse product and condition of equipment Identify problems and propose countermeasures Implement and follow up on improvement activities Responsible for ensuring conformity to product requirements Have the authority to stop shipment & stop production to correct quality problems In order to maintain quality standard and prevent non-conformance products Requirements Degree/Diploma in Engineering Excellent knowledge of production management (FIFO, LILO, Kanban and lean manufacturing) and cleanroom environment/protocol. Excellent understanding of other operations within the company and good knowledge of the latest technology / practices in semiconductor industry and market trend. Self motivated team player. Needs to have an analytical mind and good leadership skills