Project Manager (Manufacturing)

Role Overview

The Project Manager will lead Out-of-Box Failure (OOBF) and cost-down initiatives at the Singapore manufacturing site. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional execution, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining strong alignment with global and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning & Execution

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

• Own project schedules, budgets, and resource planning.

• Monitor progress and manage risks, issues, and change control effectively.

2. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Systems, Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Manufacturing, and Quality teams to implement technical and process solutions.

• Identify cost-down opportunities across design, manufacturing, and supply chain.

• Track and report cost savings against targets.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the single point of contact for the client.

• Prepare executive-level updates, dashboards, and presentation materials.

• Facilitate governance meetings and project reviews.

• Ensure clear, transparent, and timely communication with all stakeholders.

4. Compliance & Financial Management

• Ensure compliance with client Quality Management Systems (QMS) and safety requirements.

• Track budget utilization and burn rate.

• Support rate card management and contracting-related processes.

Qualifications

Required:

• 7-10 years of proven project management experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred:

• Exposure to Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering domains.

• Experience with supplier cost-down, DFM/DFA, and value engineering initiatives.

• Familiarity with regulated environments such as ISO 13485 and FDA QSR.

• Background in RCA, CAPA, and structured cost-down delivery.