Principal Engineer, Facility & Maintenance

Collins Aerospace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Singapore seeks an experienced Facility & Maintenance Principal Engineer to lead the setup and operational readiness of the new Seletar site. The role involves overseeing facility and maintenance systems to ensure a safe and efficient smart factory environment. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering and have at least 10 years of relevant experience in facility setup and maintenance engineering.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant working experience.
• Proven experience in facility setup and maintenance engineering.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility and factory maintenance requirements.
• Develop and execute the Seletar Maintenance Plan.
• Define and implement Building Management and Energy Management Systems.
• Collaborate with construction and EH&S teams.
• Work with Procurement for maintenance strategy.

Skills

Facility setup experience

Maintenance engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Facilities)

Job description

Project Goose is designed to transform the manufacturing processes and product flow and develop a state-of-the‑art gear manufacturing facility. The project will touch and impact a significant portion of the process and systems used in the facility.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facility & Maintenance Principal Engineer to lead the setup and operational readiness of our new Seletar site. This role will oversee the design, implementation, and sustainment of all facility and maintenance systems, ensuring a safe, efficient, and connected smart factory environment aligned with enterprise standards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead all facility and factory maintenance requirements, including space planning, infrastructure readiness, and optimization of space utilization.
• Develop and execute the Seletar Maintenance Plan, reviewing and updating existing maintenance procedures to meet the site’s design and operational needs.
• Define and implement the Building Management System (BMS) & Energy Management System (EMS), ensuring seamless integration of utilities, equipment monitoring, and smart connectivity features.
• Collaborate with the Building Construction and EH&S teams to ensure all environmental, health, and safety requirements are embedded in facility design and execution.
• Experience in Construction management
• Work with Procurement to develop a robust critical spares and maintenance strategy, ensuring asset reliability and uptime.
• Partner with the Smart Factory team to enable full digital connectivity between building infrastructure, machines, and equipment for data‑driven maintenance and operations.
• Establish Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsibilities and lead the implementation of building security systems, including physical access, monitoring, and documentation.
• Define and oversee installation of central coolant and oil mist collection systems, collaborating with technical leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and standardized solutions.
• Provide regular progress reviews and reports to leadership, ensuring alignment on site readiness, timeline, and budget.
• Obtain approvals and manage stakeholder engagement for all factory maintenance and facility design requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Facilities)
• At least 10 years’ of relevant working experience
• Proven experience in facility setup, maintenance engineering, or manufacturing site commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, utilities, safety standards, and maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with smart factory systems, connected equipment, and digital maintenance tools.
• Excellent project management, cross‑functional collaboration, and communication skills.