Design & Costing Engineer

ETLA Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ETLA Limited is seeking a Design & Costing Engineer to join our engineering team in Singapore. This full-time role focuses on translating conceptual designs into detailed engineering solutions while maintaining cost efficiency and project budgets.

You will develop detailed mechanical designs using CAD tools like AutoCAD/SolidWorks, review RFQ requirements, perform cost estimation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and cost competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of mechanical design or related experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Develop detailed mechanical designs to meet customer and project requirements.
• DFM & Technical Consultation: Lead DFM reviews and advise on cost-effective manufacturing options.
• Costing & Quotation Support: Prepare detailed cost estimates for development, tooling, manufacturing and assembly.
• Risk Management & Stakeholder Coordination: Identify risks and escalate where needed for timely decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Support engineering projects and process improvements across teams.

Skills

CAD software

GD&T

Cost estimation

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the role

ETLA Limited is seeking a Design & Costing Engineer to join our engineering team. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in our solution engineering operations. As a Design & Costing Engineer, you will be responsible for translating conceptual designs into detailed engineering solutions whilst maintaining cost efficiency and adherence to project budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Develop detailed mechanical designs using CAD software and sound engineering principles to meet customer and project requirements.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and RFQ requirements to assess technical feasibility, manufacturability, and project scope.
• Develop and illustrate manufacturing concepts, process flows, and production methodologies to support engineering evaluations and quotation activities.

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Technical Consultation

• Coordinate technical and DFM discussions between customers, sales teams, and internal engineering stakeholders.
• Lead DFM reviews with customers and relevant stakeholders to clarify requirements and propose practical, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
• Recommend manufacturing methods, DFM improvements, and cost optimization opportunities to enhance product manufacturability and competitiveness.

Costing & Quotation Support

• Establish technical assumptions, manufacturing processes, resource requirements, and costing methodologies for quotation preparation.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and well-justified cost estimates covering product development, tooling, manufacturing, assembly, and other related requirements.

Risk Management & Stakeholder Coordination

• Identify and evaluate technical, commercial, and manufacturing risks throughout the quotation and development stages.
• Escalate critical risks, concerns, and constraints to relevant stakeholders for timely resolution and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technical alignment and successful project execution.

Continuous Improvement

Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering projects, and process enhancement activities.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence, knowledge sharing, and best engineering practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional qualification
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, product engineering or a related role within the manufacturing or engineering sector
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar programmes
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, tolerancing, material selection and manufacturing processes
• Able to interpret complex mechanical drawings, GD&T, specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in cost estimation, project costing and budgetary analysis
• Excellent technical drawing and documentation skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to develop innovative engineering solutions
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with design optimisation, value engineering or lean manufacturing is advantageous
• Candidates with CWI is a plus

Other information

• Working Hours : 8.15am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri)
• Location : Changi North
• Company Bus : Pick up at Ang Mo Kio, Yishun, Hougang, Punggol, Pasir Ris, Bedok, Tampines MRT/Interchanges