Engineer - Mechanical

Croda (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and insurance benefits

Flexible benefits

Leaves benefits

Training and career development

Inclusive, collaborative environment

Job summary

Croda Singapore Jurong Island is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to drive maintenance, reliability, and project activities across our manufacturing assets. You will troubleshoot plant equipment, lead risk assessments, and work with contractors and vendors to deliver safe, compliant engineering solutions.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience in a process environment. A collaborative, safety-minded approach is essential to succeed in our global organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and experience in plant maintenance or project engineering.
• Experience with pumps, piping, agitators, valves, rotating equipment, and utilities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, planning and problem‑solving skills with safety focus.
• Collaborative team player with effective communication with cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor short-term engineering plans (0–12 months) to support objectives in mechanical engineering.
• Provide plant and process troubleshooting to minimise downtime and maintain reliability.
• Analyse and resolve engineering issues with potentially limited information.
• Lead or participate in hazard studies, process hazard reviews and risk assessments safely.
• Support investigations and identify corrective actions.
• Communicate technical information to internal stakeholders and external contractors.

Skills

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Engineer - Mechanical

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with ourvalues of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create 'our Purpose, Smart scienceto improve lives'. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture throughaccountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy, we're looking for a Engineer - Mechanical.

Who We're Looking For:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Relevant experience in plant maintenance, reliability, mechanical equipment, or project engineering within a manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or similar process environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, piping systems, agitators, valves, rotating equipment, and utility systems.
• Good troubleshooting, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to safety and detail.
• A collaborative team playerwho communicates effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors,and internal stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, implement, and monitor short-term engineering plans, typically within a 0 to 12-month timeframe, to support the achievement of objectives within the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Provide plant and process troubleshooting support to manufacturing assets, helping to minimise equipment downtime and maintain operational reliability.
• Analyse and resolve engineering issues that may involve limited or unclear information and could impact multiple disciplines, departments, or site activities, seeking guidance where appropriate before implementation.
• Lead or participate in hazard studies, process hazard reviews, and risk assessments for assigned plant areas, ensuring that engineering activities are carried out safely and in line with site requirements.
• Support accident and incident investigations where required, providing technical input and assisting with the identification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate technical information effectively and influence internal stakeholders at all site levels, as well as external engineering contractors, suppliers, and regulators on mechanical engineering matters.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and apply engineering judgement, creativity, and continuous improvement thinking to support design, development, reliability, and operational performance.
• Work under the direction of the line manager as part of the wider departmental team, making decisions in relation to specific and sometimes complex situations, with regular review, assistance, and guidance available.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Competitive salary package with annual wage supplement and variable bonus, where applicable.
• Comprehensive medical and insurance benefits.
• Flexible Benefits
• Leaves Benefits
• Training and career development opportunities within a global organisation.
• A collaborative,safety-focused, and inclusive work environment where your ideas andcontributions matter.

Additional Information

This is a site-based role at Croda Singapore Jurong Island.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process, please email @croda.com.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values ofResponsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building aninclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.