Design Engineer

Cygnify; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnify is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to guide new product categories from concept through production. You will design complex mechanical assemblies and systems, ensuring performance, reliability, quality, and a user-friendly experience while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will drive prototyping, rigorous testing, and manufacturing readiness, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to design reviews in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• At least 3 years of product design and development experience in fast-paced R&D or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex product assemblies and sub-systems from concept through production.
• Translate technical challenges into clear design requirements and interfaces.
• Generate and refine design concepts through prototyping, testing and data-driven decisions.
• Identify technical risks and collaborate with cross-functional teams on mitigation plans.
• Build and test functional prototypes to enhance performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and suppliers for scalable designs.
• Develop and review 3D CAD, 2D drawings, tolerances, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in design and technical reviews with clear evidence-based decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates to foster learning and growth.

Skills

Complex mechanical assemblies

3D CAD models

DFM principles

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Our client is a global technology company committed to tackling complex challenges and pioneering innovative solutions. They are renowned for developing distinctive, superior, and best-in-class electronic products through ingenious engineering, rigorous testing, and a relentless pursuit of new possibilities. They are currently engaged in the development of new product categories and are seeking a talented Senior Design Engineer to play a crucial role in shaping their next generation of innovations. This presents an outstanding opportunity to engage with exciting technical challenges, contribute fresh perspectives, and transform groundbreaking ideas into reliable, market-ready products. Our client values diverse experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking, believing these are essential for creating exceptional products. They actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make meaningful contributions.

About the Role

As a Senior Design Engineer you will be instrumental in guiding new product categories from their earliest conceptual stages through to successful production. You will be responsible for designing complex mechanical assemblies and product systems, ensuring they meet exacting standards for performance, reliability, quality, and user experience. This role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, manufacturing specialists, operations personnel, quality teams, and external development partners. You will drive ideas through comprehensive prototyping, rigorous testing, and ultimately into manufacturing. This position offers significant scope to apply deep technical expertise, collaborate across various functional areas, and utilize evidence-based decision-making to overcome intricate engineering challenges. You will also work in conjunction with global engineering teams to develop assembly-level designs and robust manufacturing solutions. Partnering with category experts and support teams, you will contribute to defining critical design requirements and evaluating potential solutions. Beyond your technical contributions, you will help cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team culture, mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and supporting the team in achieving outstanding engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex product assemblies and sub-systems from concept through production, ensuring adherence to critical requirements for performance, safety, reliability, quality, cost, and timing.
• Translate complex or evolving technical challenges into clear, actionable design requirements, specifications, and interfaces for interconnected systems and assemblies.
• Generate, evaluate, and refine design concepts through comprehensive analysis, hands-on prototyping, rigorous testing, and data-informed decision-making.
• Proactively identify technical risks and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust mitigation plans.
• Build and rigorously test functional prototypes, utilizing insights gained from testing to enhance product performance, robustness, and overall user experience.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and supplier teams to ensure designs are scalable, manufacturable, and ready for efficient production.
• Develop and review 3D CAD, 2D drawings, tolerance analyses and engineering documentation to support development, validation and manufacturing release.
• Actively contribute to design and technical reviews, clearly communicating complex engineering concepts and supporting evidence-based technical decisions.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and graduates, sharing expertise, fostering a learning environment, and encouraging professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a closely related technical field
• A minimum 3 years of relevant experience in product design and development, ideally within a fast-paced R&D or manufacturing environment

Required Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of complex mechanical assemblies and product systems
• Proficiency in developing and reviewing 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, conducting tolerance analyses, and preparing comprehensive engineering documentation
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture (DFM) principles
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with various stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to engineering challenges
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client values diverse experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking, believing these are essential for creating exceptional products. They actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make meaningful contributions.