Manager, Ground Support Equipment Engineering (Refurbishment)

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in air cargo handling and airline catering seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to oversee refurbishment projects for airport specialty equipment. This role involves defining engineering specifications, managing procurement processes, and ensuring timely project execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aviation operations and project management, with a strong focus on optimizing costs and improving contract performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of senior technical and management experience in large-scale projects.
• Experience in aviation maintenance and industrial fleet management.

Responsibilities

• Define refurbishment scopes and approve engineering improvements.
• Oversee production activities and identify lean initiatives.
• Coordinate fleet expansion activities and ensure timelines are met.

Skills

Aviation Ground Operations

Project Management

Logistics Planning

Predictive Maintenance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Masters in Engineering

Job description

Company description:

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 215 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop fulfilling careers that foster your growth, recognizing and appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

• Define refurbishment scopes, engineering specifications and approve engineering improvements/modifications for airport specialty equipment and vehicles/ground support equipment.
• Develop material packages, test equipment and material purchase strategies and plans, as well as refurbishment program contracts.
• Oversee production activities at off-site and on-site workshops. Identify lean initiatives for contractors to adopt and improve contract performance and prices.
• Conduct receipt inspections, in-progress inspections and final commissioning/testing of refurbished units.
• Coordinate fleet expansion activities, including ramp-up, training, and workforce induction.
• Work closely with SATS Procurement team to drive value capture and cost optimization over the lifecycle.
• Ensure refurbishment program timelines are met.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Masters preferred) with 7+ years of senior technical and management experience in large-scale procurement, refurbishment, or maintenance projects involving service providers and in-house teams. Includes planning logistics support such as materials, training, testing, and spares provisioning.
• Relevant experience in aviation ground operations, ground handling, aviation maintenance, land transport, or industrial fleet management (mechanical, hydraulic, electronic systems, engines, electrification).
• Familiarity with technologies like predictive maintenance, automation, and autonomous systems.
• Able to work on weekends or public holidays when required (e.g., during airport emergencies or critical operations).
• Possession of a Class 3 driving license is a plus.