Title:  Technical Engineer - Mechanical

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen.

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running. 

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. 

Learn more: jti.com

This position will remain open until filled

Location: Singapore
Reporting to: Sourcing Director
Role: Permanent Role

Local Candidates Only

WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE:

This position exists to deliver innovative and high-quality electronic devices, including our flagship products and provide technical support to our 3rd party manufacturing partner in ensuring the consistent production and quality of our devices.

WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Support
  • Provide day-to-day technical guidance and support to the 3rd party manufacturer, addressing any mechanical engineering-related issues that may arise during production.
• Quality Operation
  • Collaborate with the manufacturer to establish and maintain strict quality control standards, ensuring the consistency and reliability of our products.
• Process Optimization
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the manufacturing workflow.
• Problem Solving
  • Analyze and resolve mechanical engineering challenges, preventing or minimizing production delays and defects.
• Product Improvement
  • Work closely with the design and development teams to implement design changes and improvements that enhance product quality and manufacturability.
• Investment audit & asset management support
  • Coordinate investment audit in close collaboration with other functions and conduct periodic physical asset inspection. Support annual inventory check if needed.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineer or a related field, Master's Degree of Mechanical Engineering is plus
• Min. 5 years in EMS (Electronic device assembly) with excellent understanding of overall supply chain, manufacturing technology, process set-up, process validation and SOP support.
• Fluent in English and Chinese. Japanese language skill is plus                                            
• Functional Skills:
  • Manufacturing, Planning, Quality
  • Knowledge of electronic device's assembling
• Master's degree of Mechanical Engineering is a plus

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.
• We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.