Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

ALWAYSHIRED PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALWAYSHIRED PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead and optimize aerospace engine and component overhaul processes, ensuring quality, safety, and delivery goals.

You will drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC, and support NPI and process validation in a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and suppliers while maintaining documentation and process standards.

Qualifications

• Aerospace/aircraft engine MRO or precision repair experience.
• Strong knowledge of machining, welding, coating, inspection, or precision repair.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing and repair processes for aerospace engine/component overhaul operations.
• Serve as the technical authority for assigned production areas, ensuring manufacturing methods meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery goals.
• Investigate and resolve complex manufacturing and process-related issues involving machining, welding, coating, balancing, inspection, and component repair.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, production readiness, and implementation of new manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, technical work instructions, tooling, and process standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to improve operational performance.
• Support quality investigations, process capability studies, FAIR, MSA, and compliance with aerospace industry standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

NADCAP

FAIR

MSA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing and repair processes for aerospace engine/component overhaul operations.
• Serve as the technical authority for assigned production areas, ensuring manufacturing methods consistently meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Investigate and resolve complex manufacturing and process-related issues involving machining, welding, coating, balancing, inspection, and component repair.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, production readiness, and implementation of new manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, technical work instructions, tooling, and process standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to improve operational performance.
• Support quality investigations, process capability studies, FAIR, MSA, and compliance with aerospace industry standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft engine MRO, precision machining, or component repair engineering.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, coating, inspection, or precision repair.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems such as NADCAP, FAIR, MSA, or equivalent manufacturing quality standards is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.