Mechanical Engineer - Design Review/Compliance/QA/Lift Mechanical

Fuku; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuku in Singapore is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of experience to support lift design, installation, and maintenance projects.

You will review specifications, drawings, and calculations, assess installation methods, and conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with standards. Collaboration with suppliers, contractors, and project teams is essential to drive reliable lift performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in lift/vertical transportation advantageous.
• Strong understanding of lift mechanical systems, drawings and specs.
• Good communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review tender specifications, drawings, and mechanical requirements for lift systems.
• Assess traffic analysis, design feasibility, and compliance with codes and standards.
• Identify design gaps, technical conflicts, and potential compliance issues.
• Provide technical recommendations during tender evaluation and project planning.
• Review lift shop drawings, mechanical calculations, and submissions.
• Evaluate installation methods and alignment with approved specs.
• Conduct lift mock-up checks, site inspections, and quality audits.
• Coordinate handover inspections and rectification of defects.
• Provide technical support to project teams, contractors, and consultants.
• Monitor performance and reliability of lift components; analyze faults and propose fixes.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Analytical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Site Inspections

Stakeholder Management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender specifications, technical drawings, and mechanical requirements for lift systems.
• Assess traffic analysis, design feasibility, and compliance with applicable codes and technical standards.
• Identify design gaps, technical conflicts, and potential compliance issues.
• Provide technical recommendations during tender evaluation and project planning.

Design, Installation and Project Support

• Review lift shop drawings, mechanical calculations, and technical submissions.
• Evaluate installation methods and ensure alignment with approved specifications.
• Conduct lift mock-up checks, site inspections, and installation quality audits.
• Participate in handover inspections and identify defects requiring rectification.
• Provide technical support to project teams, contractors, and consultants throughout the installation stage.

Quality Assurance and Lift Reliability

• Monitor the performance and reliability of lift mechanical components, including ropes, guide rails, and door systems.
• Analyse recurring mechanical faults and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Conduct component inspections, supplier quality assessments, and laboratory testing where required.
• Review and approve parts listings for lift mechanical components.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and spare-parts records.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve component quality and performance concerns.

Root-Cause Analysis and Improvement

• Investigate lift-related complaints, including abnormal noise, excessive vibration, rusty ropes, and mechanical component failures.
• Perform root-cause analysis to identify the source of defects and recurring issues.
• Recommend practical engineering solutions to improve lift safety, reliability, and performance.
• Coordinate the implementation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across lift design, installation, and maintenance.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in the lift or vertical transportation industry would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of lift mechanical systems, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable conducting site inspections.
• Good communication and stakeholder-management abilities.