Process Engineer (Sheet Metal)

HCS ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HCS ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to create CAD models, flat patterns and manufacturing drawings for sheet metal components using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

You will lead NPI activities and coordinate with production to ensure feasibility and production readiness. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing, with strong knowledge of laser cutting, punching, bending, welding and assembly.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication, precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes including laser cutting, turret punching, bending, welding, machining and assembly.
• Familiar with CAM programming, nesting software and manufacturing process optimization.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, welding symbols, surface finishes and geometric tolerances.
• Knowledge of manufacturing documentation including BOM, ECN, SOP, WI, PFMEA and process validation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, project coordination and customer-facing skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Willing to travel frequently, both locally and internationally. Short-term overseas assignments may be required to support project implementation, customer meetings, supplier qualification and production follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD models, flat patterns, and manufacturing drawings for sheet metal components using SolidWorks, AutoCAD including BOM and Process flow as required.
• Develop complex sheet metal parts, assemblies and fabrication drawings based on customer specifications, engineering standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Design and optimize sheet metal products to meet customer requirements, manufacturability (DFM), cost, quality and delivery objectives.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including feasibility studies, process planning, risk assessment, prototype builds, and production readiness.
• Provide technical engineering support to production, fabrication, welding, assembly and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve productivity.
• Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), process flow, PFMEA and other engineering documentation.
• Design and implement innovative tooling, jigs and fixtures to improve productivity, reduce manufacturing cost, enhance product quality and improve process efficiency.
• Conduct engineering evaluations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, internal engineering teams, production personnel and quality departments to ensure successful project implementation.
• Support process validation, first article inspection (FAI), production trials, qualification builds and engineering change implementation (ECN/ECO).
• Travel frequently to customer and supplier sites, both locally and overseas, to support project implementation, technical discussions, process improvement, equipment commissioning, production start-up and issue resolution. Short-term overseas assignments may be required to oversee production follow-up, project execution and customer support.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Sheet metal fabrication

GD&T

Process optimization

Project coordination

Communication

Travel willingness

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAM programming

Nesting software

Process simulation tools

Job description

Job Scope & Responsibilities

• Create CAD models, flat patterns, and manufacturing drawings for sheet metal components using SolidWorks, AutoCAD including BOM and Process flow as required.
• Develop complex sheet metal parts, assemblies and fabrication drawings based on customer specifications, engineering standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Design and optimize sheet metal products to meet customer requirements, manufacturability (DFM), cost, quality and delivery objectives.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including feasibility studies, process planning, risk assessment, prototype builds, and production readiness.
• Provide technical engineering support to production, fabrication, welding, assembly and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve productivity.
• Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), process flow, PFMEA and other engineering documentation.
• Design and implement innovative tooling, jigs and fixtures to improve productivity, reduce manufacturing cost, enhance product quality and improve process efficiency.
• Conduct engineering evaluations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, internal engineering teams, production personnel and quality departments to ensure successful project implementation.
• Support process validation, first article inspection (FAI), production trials, qualification builds and engineering change implementation (ECN/ECO).
• Travel frequently to customer and supplier sites, both locally and overseas, to support project implementation, technical discussions, process improvement, equipment commissioning, production start-up and issue resolution. Short-term overseas assignments may be required to oversee production follow-up, project execution and customer support.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication, precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes including laser cutting, turret punching, bending, welding, machining and assembly.
• Familiar with CAM programming, nesting software and manufacturing process optimization.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, welding symbols, surface finishes and geometric tolerances.
• Knowledge of manufacturing documentation including BOM, ECN, SOP, WI, PFMEA and process validation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, project coordination and customer-facing skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Willing to travel frequently, both locally and internationally. Short-term overseas assignments may be required to support project implementation, customer meetings, supplier qualification and production follow-up.