Project Manager (Engineering Manufacturing Environment)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead Out-of-Box Failure (OOBF) and cost-down initiatives at a Singapore-based manufacturing site. The role involves driving cross-functional execution, ensuring timely project delivery, and maintaining alignment with global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage integrated project plans for OOBF and cost-down initiatives.

• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.

• Manage change control processes and ensure on-time delivery of milestones.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Systems, Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Manufacturing, and Quality teams to implement corrective and cost optimisation solutions.

• Identify and track cost-down opportunities and realised savings.

• Ensure alignment between engineering design, manufacturing feasibility, and quality requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the single point of contact for the client on project matters.

• Prepare executive-level updates and reporting materials.

• Facilitate governance meetings and maintain transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Compliance & Financial Management

• Ensure adherence to client Quality Management Systems (QMS) and safety standards.

• Monitor project financials including budget tracking and burn rate.

• Support rate card alignment and contracting processes where required.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of proven project management experience in engineering or manufacturing environments.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Systems, Mechanical (ME), or Electrical (EE) engineering domains.

• Experience in supplier cost-down initiatives and DFM/DFA practices.

• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA QSR).

• Background in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA implementation.

• Experience delivering measurable cost-down results.