Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Transformation

Philips is hiring a Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Transformation in Singapore, Singapore. Level rates it ; you can apply on Philips.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions industry 4 0, lean manufacturing and systems engineering among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a lead role.
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Lead the definition and execution of manufacturing transformation and digitalization initiatives.

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Job Title

Lead Systems Engineer

Job Description

Role Summary

The Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for defining the manufacturing transformation roadmap and leading the execution of transformation initiatives across Philips manufacturing sites. The role collaborates closely with internal and external

stakeholders to drive digitalization, Industry 4.0 adoption, and continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Define the manufacturing technology and transformation roadmap, including technology scouting, strategy development, and implementation planning.
Lead and execute manufacturing transformation projects from concept through implementation.
Conceptualize, design, and implement manufacturing systems using systems thinking and architectural principles, incorporating both technological and human-centered solutions.
Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing processes and operational performance.
Collaborate with internal and external technology partners to pilot, validate, and industrialize Industry 4.0 technologies.
Ensure all activities are executed with quality embedded into the way of working while adhering to safety, regulatory, environmental, cost, and compliance requirements, including local laws, Philips General Business Principles, and company policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, operations, engineering, industrial engineering, or systems engineering environment.

Preferred Skills

Ability to translate manufacturing and factory business processes into digital solutions that improve efficiency, reduce resource utilization, and shorten cycle times.
Ability to design and develop digital solutions that provide real-time visualization of key operational metrics, enabling timely decision-making and corrective actions.
Experience in developing simulation models for manufacturing operations to support scenario analysis and operational improvements.
Ability to develop dashboards and digital management tools that enable factory leaders to monitor performance and drive timely corrective actions.
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts, Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI), and Future Factory initiatives.
Strong understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
This role is an onsite role

About Philips
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

How we rate this

Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Transformation at Philips rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Transformation is an open job at Philips.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Singapore.
The job was posted on September 30, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Philips. Apply on Philips

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Industry 4 0Lean ManufacturingSystems EngineeringContinuous ImprovementData Visualization

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