Manufacturing Engineer for External Manufacturing Suppliers at Cardinal Health in Singapore

About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global leader in healthcare solutions, empowering pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers with essential products and services. With a presence across multiple continents, Cardinal Health specializes in pharmaceutical and medical device distribution, manufacturing, and supply chain management. In the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Singapore, we drive innovation in medical device production and external manufacturing partnerships. Our commitment to quality, compliance, and efficiency positions us as a trusted partner in the regulated healthcare industry. Join us to contribute to life-saving medical devices and optimize global supply chains.

Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer for External Manufacturing Suppliers at Cardinal Health in Singapore, you will play a pivotal role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for externally sourced finished medical devices. This position demands frequent travel (approximately 50% within APAC) to visit critical contract manufacturers (CMs), ensuring alignment with Cardinal Health specifications. You will review designs for manufacturability, implement process improvements to cut costs, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality. This is a senior-level role involving complex projects, cross-functional leadership, and strategic contributions to regional supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day impact will include:

• Frequent on-site visits to critical CMs (multiple times per month) and regular presence at others, with ~50% travel in APAC.
• Managing performance metrics for CMs in service, delivery, quality, compliance, and cost.
• Establishing tracking and reporting processes to meet audit deadlines and regulatory commitments.
• Acting as the technical expert for projects from initiation to commercialization.
• Coordinating process audits, 3rd party inspections, and providing on-site support.
• Supporting business and operations reviews, analyzing KPIs via balanced scorecards.
• Escalating risks, leading problem-solving for production issues, and driving capability building, product changes, and corrective actions.
• Serving as program manager for new product launches and supplier onboarding.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, you need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred).
• At least 6+ years of related experience in regulated industries, with preference for medical devices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams toward operational objectives.
• Aptitude for strategic goal-setting at the department or business unit level.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time within APAC.
• Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent.

At this level, you will apply comprehensive knowledge to complex projects, develop innovative solutions, work independently with general guidance, and mentor junior colleagues. Experience in process optimization, supplier management, and regulatory compliance is essential for manufacturing engineering jobs in healthcare.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health offers a rewarding package for this Manufacturing Engineer role in Singapore:

• Competitive salary estimated at SGD 90,000 - 130,000 annually, based on healthcare sector rates with a buffer for top talent.
• 50% travel opportunities across APAC, broadening your professional network.
• Inclusive culture celebrating diversity, with support for back-to-work parents, people with disabilities, non-degree holders, and Veterans.
• Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring fair consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, or other protected statuses.
• Professional development through complex projects, certifications, and mentoring.

Career Growth

This role positions you for advancement in Cardinal Health's supply chain and manufacturing divisions. With exposure to strategic initiatives, cross-functional leadership, and regional operations, you can progress to senior engineering, program management, or supply chain leadership positions. Cardinal Health invests in certifications like LSS Black Belt and PMP, fostering continuous improvement. Many professionals in similar manufacturing engineer roles at Cardinal Health have advanced to director-level positions within 3-5 years, leveraging their expertise in medical device supply chains.

Why Join Us

Cardinal Health in Singapore offers a premium environment for manufacturing engineers passionate about healthcare. Be part of a company that values authentic selves, drives better patient outcomes through efficient supply chains, and leads in medical device innovation. With a focus on work-life balance despite travel, inclusive policies, and impactful projects, this is your chance to shape APAC operations. Search no further for Cardinal Health careers in Singapore – apply today and elevate your engineering career.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the travel requirement?
A: Approximately 50% travel within APAC, including frequent on-site visits to CMs.

Q: Is medical device experience mandatory?
A: Preferred, but 6+ years in regulated industries is required.

Q: What salary can I expect?
A: Estimated SGD 90,000 - 130,000 yearly, based on market rates.

Q: Does Cardinal Health support certifications?
A: Yes, LSS Black Belt and PMP are preferred and often supported.

Q: Is this a full-time role?
A: Yes, full-time position with opportunities for growth.