Mechanical Engineer

TYWA EMPLOYMENT AGENCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Singapore is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and install machinery ranging from medical devices to building heating systems. The ideal candidate should possess excellent technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities include assessing requirements, liaising with clients, and managing product performance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects and solve complex problems.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of mechanical engineering principles and maths.
• Proficient in using computer-aided design/modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Assess requirements and performance of mechanical components.
• Manage projects, costs and liaise with clients.
• Produce and implement designs and test procedures.

Skills

Excellent technical skills, including computer-aid design experience

The ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Creativity

Interpersonal and teamworking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Mechanical engineers design, develop and install machinery. This can range from the components in artificial heart valves to heating systems for multi-storey buildings and robotic instruments for use in space.

Although mechanical engineers’ work varies greatly, it tends to be driven by problems that need solving. Mechanical engineers will use their knowledge of maths, physics and technology to understand the problem, and to research, design and deliver solutions.

Typical duties include:

• Assess requirements.
• Measuring the performance of mechanical components, devices and engines.
• Agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers.
• Modifying and maintaining products and the processes that support them.
• Using computer-aided design/modelling software.
• Liaising with suppliers.
• Undertaking research.
• Producing and implementing designs and test procedures.
• Carrying out risk assessments.
• Presenting designs to managers and clients.
• Testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products.
• Writing reports and documentation.
• Providing technical advice.
• Analysing and interpreting data.
• Managing projects, costs and people.

Key skills for mechanical engineers

• Excellent technical skills, including computer-aid design experience
• The ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving skills
• Creativity
• Interpersonal and teamworking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commercial awareness