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Singapore, Singapore
Onsite
We are seeking the potential to join our Global Operations (GO) team. The role entails high-frequency engagements with senior management, and working-level team members, therefore, offers a great opportunity for candidates to gain knowledge and perspective of business at multiple levels.
As a Materials Engineer, the individual will be representing GO team; in handling, sourcing, qualifying and purchasing components; and collaborating with NPI Engineering, Procurement and Production Engineering team on operational, strategic and quality.
Job responsibilities:
Supplier Management
Manage assigned commodities and suppliers to meet organization’s objectives related to quality, cost, delivery performance and schedule.
Perform regular performance review and collaborate with suppliers on value enhancement opportunities to drive continuous improvements.
Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and manufacturing to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances. Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.
Develop long-term supplier relationships and implement global procurement strategies.
Material Cost Reduction
Drive cost reduction initiatives to meet targets.
Aid Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials following a defined Resourcing process.
Explore new cost reduction opportunities through Value-engineering.
NPI Support
Consult with engineering/R&D personnel to establish performance criteria and specifications for suppliers. Communicate manufacturing specifications to suppliers.
Source and investigate potential suppliers and recommend suitable ones for NPI projects or existing products.
Perform RFQ and total cost analysis. Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost, and quality to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.
Compliance Role:
Stay updated on evolving Global Compliance Standards.
Work with Agilent teams (EDM & GSCS) on ensuring all new and existing material part numbers (MPNs) have up to date Materials of Concern (MoC) compliance data.
Coordinate with other on-site Compliance Engineer to drive product line specific activities.
Collaborate with R&D to ensure LLMs used in NPIs meets regulatory compliance.
Work with material suppliers to gather latest product compliance information
Work with Materials Engineers to resource non-compliant LLMs.
Update Global Compliance Steering Committee on progress of new standard implementations.
Communicate regulatory risks, options, and recommendations to site and global regulatory leadership.
Escalating issues with well-reasoned analysis and proposed mitigation strategies.
Understand of regulatory framework.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
8 years of relevant experience in mechanical & electro-mechanical or electrical parts procurement engineering environment, supplier quality management, and/or product engineering, manufacturing.
Hands-on experience in sourcing, procurement, process engineering or supplier quality management in an MNC manufacturing environment.
Experienced in mechanical & electrical parts manufacturing/fabrication processes or std. design specification with good analytical skills on DFx. Must be proficient in technical drawing (2d & 3d mechanical drawings) interpretation, understand BOMs.
Exposed to global developments of REACH, RoHS, PFAS and TSCA 6.
Familiar with SAP EHSM will be an added advantage
Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.