Mechanical Engineer Manager, Design Engineering, DC Design Engineering (AWS)

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

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider in Singapore is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Leader to oversee a high-performing team. You will drive consistency in mechanical systems design across the Asia-Pacific region and manage innovations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mission-critical design and team management, ensuring cutting-edge solutions for data centers. Excellent project management and communication skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Mentorship and career growth

Work/life balance flexibility

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mission-critical design.
• Proven track record in managing teams.
• Ability to develop complex technical business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead a mechanical design engineering team across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Drive design consistency across geographical regions.
• Manage mechanical equipment innovations and design submissions.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Mission-critical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing mechanical design engineering team across the Asia‑Pacific region
• Drive the team’s global design consistency and standardization of mechanical systems across multiple geographical regions
• Manage and approve mechanical equipment innovations and design submissions
• Establish robust processes for internal design development and third‑party vendor management
• Oversee procurement and technical specifications for mechanical Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment
• Manage team reporting, hiring, growth opportunities, annual goal reporting, KPIs and performance reviews

A Day in the Life

Imagine leading a dynamic team of mechanical engineers who are re‑imagining how data centers are designed and built. Your day will involve strategic planning, innovative design reviews, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to develop cutting‑edge mechanical solutions. You’ll navigate complex technical challenges, manage vendor relationships, and make critical decisions that impact our global data center infrastructure.

About the Team

About AWS

Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture: AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth: We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance: We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Extensive experience in mission‑critical design
• Proven track record in project management
• Experience managing a team of mechanical engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineering license
• Comprehensive understanding of data center design and critical equipment
• Expertise in building codes and regulations across the Asia‑Pacific region
• Experience with fast‑track design and complex upgrade projects
• Strong ability to develop and communicate complex technical business cases

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