Assistant Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer, Singapore

About Symrise AG

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2025 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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Assistant Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer, Singapore

As an Assistant MES Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Symrise’s manufacturing operations run across APAC from supporting the design, implementation and driving digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives of our Manufacturing Execution System from our Singapore hub, with regional reach into China and India. You will work closely with cross functional team to support system rollouts and contribute to Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives that strengthen manufacturing performance equipment reliability. You will gain exposure to exciting regional projects and grow alongside a collaborative APAC team, all while operating within the highest standards of GMP compliance, safety and quality.

The Position:

Core MES Support (Singapore)

• Provide first-level support, monitoring and maintenance for MES applications and production equipment
• Troubleshoot MES, system, machine and automation issues in collaboration with IT, Maintenance and external vendors
• Generate reports and extract MES data to support operational decision-making and performance monitoring
• Develop dashboards and visualizations using business intelligence tools to improve manufacturing performance visibility
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to maintain and enhance production automation and system reliability
• Support production teams in MES usage and adoption including training for new and existing users
• Participate in system upgrades, validation, testing and continuous improvement initiatives

Regional APAC Support (China & India)

As part of the Singapore-based regional MES team:

• Provide remote support and monitoring for MES systems and related equipment across regional sites
• Troubleshoot issues in collaboration with local stakeholders, IT teams and vendors
• Extend reporting, dashboarding and performance tracking to regional sites
• Recommend and support automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Support deployment of new MES functionalities and digital initiatives across the region

MES Development & Continuous Improvement

Working closely with global users and project teams to support the development and enhancement of Symrise MES solutions and production dosing systems by:

• Developing User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Supporting functional testing, UAT, implementation and system rollouts
• Creating and maintaining Work Instructions, user guides and training materials
• Leading user training and change management activities
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement and automation opportunities

Operational Excellence (Autonomous Maintenance/TPM)

Support the Autonomous Maintenance pillar of TPM by:

• Working with Engineering teams to develop maintenance training programs for operators
• Identifying and developing shopfloor leaders and key operators
• Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with Autonomous Maintenance standards
• Developing and maintaining digital tools for tagging, cleaning, inspections and maintenance tracking
• Leveraging digitalisation and automation to improve equipment reliability, process efficiency and operational performance

The Ideal Candidate:

• Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Strong interest in manufacturing digitalization, automation and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Familiarity with MES, ERP systems or industrial automation systems will be advantageous
• Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau or MicroStrategy will be advantageous
• Experience with SQL, database queries or reporting tools will be an added advantage
• Understanding of GMP-regulated environments will be beneficial
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new technologies
• Effective communicator with the ability to work across cross functional and multicultural teams
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team environment
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Proactive, adaptable and driven to deliver results
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin for interactions with colleagues and stakeholders in China is an added advantage.