ASSISTANT HEAT EXCHANGER THERMAL & MECHANICAL DESIGN MANAGER

Applied Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Heat Exchanger Thermal & Mechanical Design Manager. You will manage the complete design process for heat exchangers, lead a team, and be the primary technical contact for clients. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Strong leadership and design software proficiency are required. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

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.
• Allocate engineering tasks and monitor progress to meet project deadlines.
• Conduct technical reviews and ensure designs meet safety and performance objectives.

Skills

Thermal-hydraulic design

Mechanical code compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

HTRI

Aspen EDR

PVELite

Autopipe-Vessel

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.