ASSISTANT HEAT EXCHANGER THERMAL & MECHANICAL DESIGN MANAGER

APPLIED ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Heat Exchanger Thermal & Mechanical Design Manager. This role involves overseeing the design process for heat exchangers and supervising a team of engineers to ensure compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the thermal and mechanical design of heat exchangers and possesses strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in thermal & mechanical design of heat exchangers & pressure vessels.
• Minimum 2 years in a lead or supervisory engineering role.
• Deep understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and pressure vessel design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of thermal and mechanical design engineers.
• Coordinate with project management, procurement, QA/QC, and fabrication teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and engineering practices.

Skills

Thermal design software proficiency (HTRI, Aspen EDR)

Pressure vessel design software (PVELite, Autopipe-Vessel)

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Assistant Heat Exchanger Thermal & Mechanical Design Manager to manage the complete design process for heat exchangers from concept to fabrication. This role combines deep technical expertise in both thermal-hydraulic design and mechanical code compliance with managerial responsibilities, including team supervision and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of thermal and mechanical design engineers.
• Allocate engineering tasks and monitor progress to meet project deadlines and milestones.
• Coordinate with project management, procurement, QA/QC, and fabrication teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct technical reviews and design optimization discussions.
• Review client specifications and ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients during design reviews and technical clarifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and engineering practices.
• Support proposal and estimation teams with thermal and mechanical design inputs during bid stages.
• Track engineering deliverables and report project status to senior management.
• Ensure designs meet safety, performance, and cost objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in thermal & mechanical design of heat exchangers & pressure vessels.
• Minimum 2 years in a lead or supervisory engineering role.
• Proficiency in thermal design software (HTRI, Aspen EDR, etc.) and pressure vessel design software (eg. PVELite, Autopipe-Vessel, etc)
• Deep understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and pressure vessel design codes.
• Familiarity with international design codes and standards (TEMA, ASME VIII, API 660, etc.).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.