Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing/Industrial) / West

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd seeks aMechanical Engineer to join its established manufacturing team in Singapore's West region. The role focuses on maintenance, fault resolution, and continuous improvement of production equipment to ensure high reliability and productivity.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with mechanical systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to support production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, industrial or production environments.
• Hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on production machinery to minimise unexpected breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and basic electro-mechanical faults and implement corrective actions.
• Carry out machine setup, adjustment and fine-tuning to meet production specs.
• Perform calibration and precision adjustments to maintain quality.
• Assist in installation, commissioning and integration of new machinery.
• Conduct equipment testing and trial runs to verify performance.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades to improve efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and defects.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers for maintenance works.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams and collaborate with other departments.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is an established player in the advanced manufacturing industry, specialising in innovative solutions for various industrial applications. Due to their current expansion plan, they are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team, in hopes of developing the current high performing team. They are located in the West area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on production machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operating conditions and minimise unexpected breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and basic electro-mechanical faults, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective measures.
• Carry out machine setup, adjustment and fine-tuning to ensure equipment operates according to production specifications and requirements.
• Perform equipment calibration and precision adjustments to maintain operational accuracy, consistency and product quality.
• Participate in the installation, commissioning and integration of new machinery and production equipment, ensuring proper assembly, alignment and functionality.
• Conduct equipment testing, trial runs and performance validation to ensure machinery meets operational and production requirements.
• Identify opportunities for equipment modifications, upgrades and enhancements to improve machine performance, reliability and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimise equipment downtime, reduce production defects and enhance overall manufacturing productivity.
• Coordinate with external contractors, suppliers and service providers on equipment maintenance, repairs, servicing and installation works.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation and equipment logs while ensuring compliance with workplace safety and quality standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams and collaborate with engineering, process and quality departments to resolve equipment-related issues and improve operational performance.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as assigned when require

Requirements:

• Min Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Min 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, industrial or production engineering environments.
• Hands‑on experience in mechanical equipment maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting.
• Good technical knowledge of mechanical systems and their applications within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities.

We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.