Manager, Mechanical (Design/ Engineering- HVAC, Piping, Mechanical)

Kuok (Singapore) Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a professional to lead its Mechanical Engineering Department. Responsibilities include providing technical and managerial oversight, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of design and engineering experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles. Knowledge of marine systems design and relevant software is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in design & engineering experience in marine/offshore.
• Leadership roles for at least 5 years with teams of no less than 8 persons.
• Extensive knowledge of marine systems design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and rules updates.
• Conduct technical assessment and manage vendor relationships.
• Oversee equipment layout and compliance with standards.

Skills

Technical guidance

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Tribon

AVEVA

CADMATIC

Job description

This position is for PaxOcean Group, a company under Kuok (Singapore) Limited.

NEW Working Location: 5 Jalan Samulun (nearest MRT: Boon Lay)

Position Summary

Lead and provide technical and managerial oversight to the Mechanical Engineering Department.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist GM/ SGM in day-to-day operation.
• Provide technical guidance, rules & regulatory updates and training to team members.
• Provide technical assessment and review for tender projects.
• Resource planning/ manning to ensure optimise manpower utilisation.
• Undertake Technical lead role in newbuilding and/or Conversion/ Retrofit project.
• Conduct equipment technical assessment and manage vendor relationships.
• Oversee equipment layout, ensuring proper integration with other vessel systems.
• Manage vendor coordination and integration with other disciplines.
• Review and verify equipment capacity sizing and system interface.
• Ensure smooth interfacing for 3D modeling for HVAC, piping and machineries with other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, design house and contractors to ensure project objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of design & engineering experience of machineries, piping and HVAC systems for ship building, conversion and retrofit projects in the marine/ offshore industry. Have embarked on leadership roles for at least 5 years leading a team of no less than 8 persons.
• Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline.
• Possess good communication & interpersonal skills, project management and excellent leadership.
• Familiar with AutoCAD/ Microsoft Office/ Tribon/ AVEVA. CADMATIC is a plus.
• Familiar with Shipbuilding & Offshore industry standards and practices & Classification Rules and National Authority Regulations.
• Extensive knowledge (including calculation) and experience on the design of marine system, piping and HVAC.