LEAD ENGINEER - MECHANICAL

Onesubsea; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Onesubsea in Gelang Patah, Malaysia is looking for an experienced engineer to own the design of subsea products and develop technical solutions effectively. You will collaborate closely with various internal teams and ensure high-quality outputs aligned with core company values.

The ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering, experience with production control systems, and strong communication skills. This role offers a comprehensive challenge, managing design responsibilities while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with subsea production control systems.
• Ability to manage multiple activities with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience with technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technical solutions for subsea products.
• Evaluate and propose design improvements.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering methodologies

Hydraulic systems

Computer-aided design tools (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor)

Project management

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/instrumentation engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own the design of existing, new and/or non‑standard product packages and develop technical solutions to meet assignment demands.
• Produce designs of enhanced “quality” (functionality, durability etc.) with responsibility for entire XMT and Wellhead products.
• Evaluate the relevant design rules, procedures and standards within OneSubsea and propose changes and improvements to a more senior team member.
• Delegate responsibility for individual parts of design work to less experienced colleagues as appropriate, and when more innovative solutions are required will escalate for review by a senior team member for implementation.
• Act as an escalation point for key issues/designs which require approval at this level.
• Formally review the designs of less experienced engineers.
• Work closely across internal clients within different parts of OneSubsea to understand the overall workflow and to support the delivery of high‑quality outputs.
• Ensure overall customer requirements are met in line with procedural standards and standard products.
• Plan and manage design work and necessary level of effort for R&D work, tender work and project execution.
• Understand and apply governing documents and regulations for work scopes.
• Assure work executed by self and subordinates is performed on schedule and in budget.
• Provide support for products in all lifecycle phases of execution and deployment.
• Meet targeted engineering quality KPI.
• Facilitate a good environment in the group for sharing knowledge and lifting each other.
• Ensure that developed engineering work methodology is globally aligned.
• Work aligned to core company values.
• Provide support on tenders and bids developing concept design, estimates and schedules.
• Review customer requirement packages and establish product design.
• Develop documentation, drawing, calculation and analysis packages for assigned designs.
• Review, check and approve engineering output prepared by others.
• Perform/participate in design reviews.
• Interface with vendors for the supply of equipment including specifying products and reviewing/approving vendor submissions.
• Provision of technical support for designs through all execution phases.
• Identify and communicate change during project execution.
• Mentor and guide engineers within the team.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with PEM and company procedures.
• Manage CAD work scopes assigned to designers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, practices and related experience in mechanical/instrumentation engineering.
• Significant experience with products associated with subsea production control systems including hydraulic systems.
• Experience with addressing a variety of situations and issues related to discipline.
• Highly competent in mechanical engineering methodologies, calculations and tools including FEA, computer aided design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Thorough understanding of design principles to verify that design documentation is performed correctly containing the necessary information to be manufactured.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple activities and workload demands with minimal supervision.
• Skilled user of relevant design tools.
• Hands‑on experience dealing with non‑standard technical challenges.
• Ambassador for the company.
• High understanding of engineering best practice as well as relevant standards.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to the values of SLB OneSubsea: caring deeply about people, customers and the planet; collaborating closely to deliver promises; and embracing change with a passion for subsea to continuously improve and expand its frontiers.
• Manage external stakeholder (customer representatives, third‑party service companies) and internal stakeholder (project management team, all other subsea discipline engineers, assembly & testing department, centre of excellence groups, personnel in other OneSubsea companies) by interfacing, attending meetings, carrying out presentations, reporting and general communications for a range of system engineering issues.

Type of Challenges

• Technical
• Schedule
• Planning & managing scopes of work

Office 5 days

Possess vehicle with valid driving license