Mechanical Engineer (Lift industry)

TAHLIA WATERS HR CONSULTING LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TAHLIA WATERS HR CONSULTING LLP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of experience in the lift industry to perform design reviews, QA/QC, and installation audits in Singapore. You will assess mechanical designs, analyze compliance, and participate in handover inspections to identify defects.

The role requires a strong foundation in lift systems, analytical skills, and a hands-on, detail-oriented mindset for ensuring reliability and safety in elevator components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in the lift/elevator industry.
• Strong understanding of lift mechanical systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Bid Tender Support: Review mechanical specs and drawings; evaluate traffic analysis compliance; identify clashes with codes or practices.
• Lift Project/Installation Stage: Review shop drawings and mechanical calculations; gatekeep installation methodology and mock-up checks; conduct installation audits and handover inspections.

Skills

Mechanical design

Reliability engineering

QA/QC

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary:

• Responsible for mechanical system design review, compliance checks, reliability monitoring, and quality assurance of lift mechanical components.

The Role:

Bid Tender Support

• Review mechanical specifications and drawings.
• Evaluate traffic analysis compliance and design feasibility.
• Identify clashes with local codes or common practices.

Lift Project/Installation Stage

• Review shop drawings and mechanical calculations.
• Gatekeep installation methodology and mock-up lift checks.
• Conduct installation audit inspections.
• Participate in handover inspections and defects identification.

QA/QC & Engineering Quality

• Monitor reliability of mechanical components (ropes, guide rails, door systems).
• Identify recurring mechanical faults and propose improvements.
• Conduct supplier quality assessments and lab testing where necessary.
• Approve parts listing for mechanical components.
• Ensure documentation control for spare parts database.

Root Cause Investigation

• Investigate complaints such as noisy operations, vibrations, rusty ropes, etc.
• Recommend engineering solutions to reduce recurrence.

What Do You Need to Have?

• Candidates need to possess either a Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• He/she must possess at least 3 years mechanical engineering experience preferably in the lift industry (elevator/escalator industry).
• Strong understanding of lift mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented.

We would love to hear from you! Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.