Lead Design Engineer

HI-PRECISION ENGINEERING; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HI-PRECISION ENGINEERING in Singapore seeks a senior mechanical engineer to design and develop precision components and assemblies. You will select materials and processes, work with production and CNC teams, and drive improvements for manufacturability, cost, and performance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in precision engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams. On-site role in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, milling, turning, and fabrication processes.
• Good understanding of engineering materials, tolerances and fits.
• Experience in designing precision components and assemblies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision engineering components, mechanical parts, and assemblies.
• Develop new products and improve existing designs to meet customer requirements.
• Select suitable materials, dimensions, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production, CNC machining, and quality control teams to ensure quality.
• Review and improve designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance.
• Support prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards and customer specs.
• Maintain proper engineering documentation and records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independence & coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or related field

Tools

CNC machining

Milling

Turning

Fabrication processes

Job description

Job Description

• Design and develop precision engineering components, mechanical parts, and assemblies.

• Develop new products and improve existing designs to meet customer requirements.

• Select suitable materials, dimensions, and manufacturing processes.

• Work closely with production, CNC machining, and quality control teams to ensure product quality.

• Review and improve product designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and performance.

• Support prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards and customer specifications.

• Maintain proper engineering documentation and records.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in precision engineering or manufacturing industry.

• Knowledge of CNC machining, milling, turning, and fabrication processes.

• Good understanding of engineering materials, dimensional tolerances, and fits.

• Experience in designing precision components and mechanical assemblies.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development.

• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Able to work independently and coordinate with production and engineering teams.