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 seeks an experienced Assistant Heat Exchanger Thermal & Mechanical Design Manager to oversee the complete design process for heat exchangers. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership experience, and proficiency in relevant design software. Responsibilities include leading a team of engineers, ensuring design compliance, and serving as the primary technical contact for clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in thermal and mechanical design of heat exchangers.
• 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.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients during design reviews.

Skills

Thermal-hydraulic design

Mechanical code compliance

Team supervision

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

HTRI

Aspen EDR

PVELite

Autopipe-Vessel

Job description

ASSISTANT HEAT EXCHANGER THERMAL & MECHANICAL DESIGN MANAGER

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 (e.g. 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.