Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Training/Career progression

Job security

Job summary

SAESL in Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to sustain production methods, provide technical support and drive continuous improvement for SQCD objectives. You will help integrate Manufacturing Engineering activities across the product lifecycle and supply chain.

The role requires a degree in engineering, at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment, and strong problem-solving and project management skills. Join SAESL for career progression and industry-leading MRO capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, analytical, engineering and project management skills.
• Good technical problem-solving skills, Six Sigma knowledge, hands-on approach.
• Experience in manufacturing, repair or overhaul environments is desirable.
• Experience with fixture design, masking techniques and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate product safety risks per Safety Management System and Zero Harm.
• Drive zero-defect culture by implementing and sustaining Right First Time processes.
• Support quality investigations and NADCAP accreditation for special processes.
• Ensure compliance with product safety, quality and manufacturing standards.
• Apply SPS, DMAIC, Lean and systems engineering to improve delivery and reduce CONQ.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve Standard Work.
• Support productivity and cost targets via process optimisation and waste reduction.
• Deploy SAESL Operating System standards within assigned area.
• Lead initiatives to implement best-in-class manufacturing practices.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

About SAESL

A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services. As a result of sustained business growth, SAESL has continued to expand its facilities and develop new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports our best-in-class engine turnaround times.

Why Join SAESL

• Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
• Training/Career Progression Opportunities
• Job Security

Job Summary

Perform Manufacturing Engineering activities within Component Repair production areas to ensure the initial and ongoing capability of production methods to consistently deliver conforming products. Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement to meet Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery (SQCD) objectives. Support the integration of Manufacturing Engineering activities across the product lifecycle and throughout the supply chain.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and mitigate product safety risks in accordance with the Company's Safety Management System and Zero Harm programme to achieve the required safety standards.
• Drive a zero-defect culture by developing, implementing and sustaining manufacturing processes and methods that support Right First Time (RFT) principles.
• Support process and product quality investigations, and manage the technical aspects of NADCAP accreditation for special processes, including plasma spray and coatings.
• Ensure compliance with product safety, quality and manufacturing standards within the area of accountability.
• Apply SAESL Production System (SPS), DMAIC, Lean and systems engineering methodologies to improve delivery performance, enhance process capability and reduce Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ).
• Collaborate with suppliers, production teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deploy, sustain and continuously improve SAESL Operating System standards.
• Support the achievement of productivity and cost targets through process optimisation, waste reduction and CONQ improvement initiatives.
• Deploy and sustain SAESL Operating System standards within the assigned cell or area, and identify opportunities to enhance standard work and operational excellence.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritise manufacturing process improvement and innovation opportunities, develop business cases where required, and lead the implementation of initiatives to achieve best-in-class manufacturing practices.

Qualification / Experience

• Degree in Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, repair or overhaul environment.
• Experience in commodity or product ownership will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of fixture design and masking techniques.
• Strong communication, analytical, engineering and project management skills.
• Good technical problem-solving skills, with knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and a hands-on approach.