Principal Manufacturing Engineer (SSF) – 3 years contract

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Flexible Benefits

Company Transport

Training/Career Progression Opportunities

Job Security

Job summary

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure production methods' capability and compliance within Engine Overhaul and Component Repair. Candidates should have a degree in Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and knowledge of gas turbine engines. You will lead initiatives to improve processes, ensure safety standards, and maintain cost efficiency. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in relevant engineering field.
• Knowledge of high-bypass gas turbine engines.
• Familiarity with material and component repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Understand product safety risks and implement mitigation actions.
• Promote a zero-defect culture in manufacturing processes.
• Review and resolve issues in manufacturing methods.
• Support cost targets and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Lead the definition of manufacturing engineering requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Engineering skills

Project management skills

Technical problem-solving skills (Six Sigma)

Education

Degree in Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Diploma in Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering with relevant experience

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 Engine Overhaul and Component Repair production areas. Act as the Technical Authority, ensuring the initial and ongoing capability of production methods to consistently produce conforming products, and driving the resolution of technical issues, problems, and deviations to meet business and customer requirements in safety, cost, delivery rate, and lead time (SQCD). Support the integration of all Manufacturing Engineering activities across the product lifecycle and throughout the supply chain.

Job Responsibilities

• HSE – Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm programme.
• Product Safety – Understand product safety risks and implement mitigation actions to achieve required safety levels in support of the Company’s Safety Management System.
• Quality – Promote a zero‑defect culture by ensuring manufacturing processes and methods are developed and deployed to support Right First Time principles. Support process and product quality investigations and manage NADCAP accreditation requirements.
• Delivery – Ensure manufacturing processes and methods, including those of suppliers, are developed and deployed to support Right First Time delivery using SPS, DMAIC, and Systems Engineering tools. Manage FAIR/MSA activities and source and method changes within the area of accountability.
• Delivery – Review and resolve identified issues, including troubleshooting strip/build, balancing, runout, in‑situ repair, and component repair processes, as well as key equipment and tooling (ITT, VTL, BTG, Wash, FTB, CMM, etc.), and re‑establish standards.
• Cost – Support the area of accountability in meeting cost targets, including productivity and Cost of Non‑Quality (CONQ).
• Standards – Deploy and sustain SAESL Operating System standards in collaboration with the Cell/Area CFT and suppliers, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement of standards.
• Technical Authority – Define manufacturing engineering and process requirements and make technical decisions within the area of accountability.
• Lean / Improvement – Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in manufacturing processes and methods. Prioritise and drive new initiatives based on business cases and promote adoption of best‑in‑class practices.
• Deploy Capability (including NPI) – Ensure production readiness for new manufacturing capabilities and methods. Develop real‑time, data‑driven methods to capture process capability and ensure effective use across the facility and supply chain. Maintain Production Technical Packages (e.g. technical instructions, programmes, tooling) for all parts and assemblies, ensuring manufacturing processes meet requirements for quality, cost, delivery rate, and lead time.

Qualification / Experience

• Degree in Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering. Candidates with an Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Diploma and relevant experience will be considered.
• Good knowledge of high‑bypass gas turbine engines.
• Good knowledge of material and component repair processes, including welding, machining, painting, and coating.
• Strong communication, analytical, engineering, and project management skills.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills (Six Sigma) with a hands‑on approach.