Manager, Ground Support Equipment Engineering (Refurbishment)

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

Job summary

A leading air cargo and airline catering company in Singapore is seeking a senior engineer to define refurbishment scopes, oversee production activities, and coordinate fleet expansion. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and over 7 years of management experience in large-scale projects. Familiarity with aviation operations and predictive maintenance technologies is preferred. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of senior technical and management experience in large-scale procurement, refurbishment, or maintenance projects.
• Relevant experience in aviation ground ops and fleet management.
• Familiar with technologies like predictive maintenance and automation.

Responsibilities

• Define refurbishment scopes and approve engineering improvements.
• Develop material packages and refurbishment program contracts.
• Oversee production activities at workshops and identify lean initiatives.
• Conduct inspections and final commissioning of refurbished units.
• Coordinate fleet expansion activities and training.
• Work closely with the Procurement team for cost optimization.
• Ensure refurbishment program timelines are met.

Skills

Engineering Degree

Senior Technical Experience

Project Management

Aviation Ground Ops

Predictive Maintenance

Education

Degree in Engineering (Masters preferred)

Job description

Company Description

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.

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 career growth, recognising 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 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 life cycle.
• 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 ops, ground handling, aviation maintenance, land transport, or industrial fleet management (mechanical, hydraulic, electronic systems, engines, electrification).
• Familiar 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.