Engineering Manager

gbs (singapore) pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

gbs (singapore) pte. ltd. is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical design and development teams in Singapore.

You will drive concept-to-production activities, ensure designs meet quality and manufacturability standards, and mentor engineers across multiple functions. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and customers to deliver complex mechanical solutions on schedule and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in mechanical design, product development and project management.
• Good understanding of design-for-manufacturing, drawings, tolerance analysis and materials.
• Experience taking products from concept through testing to production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and product development from concept to production readiness.
• Review designs for technical performance, safety, quality and manufacturability.
• Drive design quality and engineering discipline with minimal rework.
• Lead projects from concept through testing, qualification and production handover.
• Manage schedules, resources, risks and technical deliverables.
• Provide coaching and guidance to engineers and build team competency.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and customers/suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in the design, development and delivery of mechanical products and engineering solutions.

The successful candidate will provide both technical and people leadership, ensuring engineering designs meet quality and manufacturability requirements, product development projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, and the engineering team continues to build strong technical capabilities.

This role requires a hands-on engineering leader who can work effectively across Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Development Excellence

• Lead and oversee mechanical design and product development activities from concept through design validation and production readiness.

• Review engineering designs and ensure they meet technical, performance, safety, quality, cost and manufacturability requirements.

• Drive design quality and engineering discipline to achieve ≥95% of designs after PGA with no major rework.

• Provide technical guidance and support in resolving complex mechanical design and engineering issues.

• Establish and continuously improve engineering design standards, processes and best practices.

Product Development & Project Execution

• Lead engineering projects from concept and development through testing, qualification and production implementation.

• Develop and manage project schedules, engineering resources, technical deliverables and project risks.

• Drive ≥90% on-time project completion within approved budgets.

• Identify potential technical and project risks early and implement appropriate mitigation plans.

• Ensure proper engineering documentation, design reviews, testing and project handover are completed.

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and other internal teams to resolve technical and production-related issues.

• Provide engineering support within 48 hours of issue escalation.

• Support technical discussions and engagements with customers and suppliers.

• Work with suppliers on technical requirements, component selection, manufacturability and engineering improvements.

• Communicate technical requirements, project risks and engineering recommendations clearly to relevant stakeholders.

Engineering Team Leadership & Competency Development

• Lead, mentor and develop engineers to strengthen the overall technical capabilities of the Engineering team.

• Provide coaching, technical guidance and regular feedback to team members.

• Identify competency and skills gaps and establish appropriate development or training plans.

• Promote knowledge sharing, engineering best practices and continuous improvement within the team.

• Build a strong engineering culture focused on quality, accountability, collaboration and technical excellence.

• Support manpower and resource planning to ensure sufficient engineering capability for current and future projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Preferably at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience, with experience leading engineers or technical teams.

• Strong experience in mechanical design, product development and engineering project management.

• Good understanding of design-for-manufacturing, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, material selection and manufacturing processes.

• Experience taking products or engineering solutions from concept/design through testing and production implementation.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules and resources.

• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.

• Able to work effectively with customers, suppliers, Production, Quality and other cross-functional teams.

• Good communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers and build engineering competencies within a team.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will have an advantage:

• System Integration, Defense Sector, Camera Sensor (LiDAR)

• Mechanical systems, tooling, jigs, fixtures or equipment development.

• Product qualification, validation and transition from development to production.

• Supplier technical management and customer-facing engineering activities.

• Engineering change management and continuous product improvement.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is not only able to manage an Engineering team, but who is also comfortable being technically involved in product development and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate should be able to balance engineering quality, project delivery, customer requirements and team development, while building a capable and accountable Engineering team