R&D Engineer - Mechanical Design

Sunningdale Tech Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunningdale Tech Ltd is a leading manufacturer of precision plastic components based in Singapore. We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to drive concepts from idea to validated prototypes and first production runs.

You will create 3D models and drawings, assess manufacturability, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Project teams to meet schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher in mechanical/product/industrial design or related.
• 3–5 years of experience in product development or mechanical design.
• Strong GD&T and tolerance analysis knowledge.
• Familiarity with plastic injection moulding, sheet metal, machining or assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through prototype, testing, validation, and production launch.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and product renderings using Creo or SolidWorks.
• Translate customer and product requirements into practical, manufacturable design solutions.
• Apply DFM, DFA and material selection principles to optimize performance, cost and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality and Project Management throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs, drawings, ECOs and test reports.

Skills

Product design

Industrial design sketching

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Sunningdale Tech Ltd is a leading manufacturer of precision plastic components. The Group provides one-stop, turnkey plastic solutions, with capabilities ranging from product & mould designs, mould fabrication, injection moulding, complementary finishings, through to the precision assembly of complete products.

Boasting a total factory space of more than 4 million sq feet, with more than 1,000 injection moulding machines and a tooling capacity of 2,000 moulds per year, Sunningdale Tech is focusing on serving four key business segments – Automotive/Aerospace, Consumer/IT, Healthcare and Tooling.

With manufacturing facilities across Singapore, Malaysia (Johor, Penang), China (Tianjin, Shanghai, Suzhou, Zhongshan, Guangzhou, and Chuzhou), Latvia (Riga), Mexico (Guadalajara), North America (Phoenix), India (Chennai), Thailand (Rayong), and Indonesia (Batam), Sunningdale Tech is strategically positioned to target and capture opportunities in diverse business sectors globally.

As an industry leader with deep engineering expertise and experience, Sunningdale Tech is driven to solve your challenges by applying our advanced capabilities & leading technology in ways that benefit you. We’re ready to provide solutions at every step of the process to reduce lead time and add value for customers, while maintaining our excellent quality. Beyond that, we build on our strong foundations to think out of the box and apply relevant new possibilities for your complex engineering problems. Customers can trust us to constantly solve challenges to meet their needs, and apply new ideas for better outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new products from concept generation through prototype, testing, validation, and production launch.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and product renderings using Creo or SolidWorks.
• Translate customer and product requirements into practical, innovative, and manufacturable design solutions.
• Perform tolerance analysis, GD&T application, and engineering evaluations to ensure product quality and functionality.
• Apply DFM, DFA, and material selection principles to optimize product performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality and Project Management throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support prototype builds, design verification, pilot runs, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues and support tooling and production readiness.
• Conduct root cause analysis, design improvements, and corrective actions to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, ECOs, and test reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.
• Take ownership of project deliverables and drive projects to successful completion.
• Adhere to plant safety, food safety, sanitation standards and following all GMP guidelines.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design or a related discipline.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in product development, mechanical design or R&D engineering.
• Strong industrial design sketching and product-rendering capabilities.
• Proficient in Creo or SolidWorks for 3D modelling and engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of tolerance analysis, tolerance stack-up and GD&T.
• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes such as plastic injection moulding, sheet-metal fabrication, machining and product assembly.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Able to translate design requirements into practical and manufacturable solutions.
• Proactive, resourceful and capable of working independently.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for project deliverables.
• Good communication, teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Committed to complying with all plant safety regulations, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer electronics, medical devices, industrial products or precision-engineered products.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, material selection and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and supporting prototype or pilot production builds.
• Familiarity with FEA, risk assessment, root-cause analysis or design verification methods.
• A portfolio demonstrating industrial design sketches, renderings and completed product-development projects would be advantageous.

The above statements reflect the general tasks, duties, activities and/or responsibilities necessary to describe this position and is not intended to set forth all of the specific requirements of the job. These job duties/responsibilities may change or vary in response to business needs.

Sunningdale Tech is an equal opportunity employer – we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce will cultivate a vibrant, productive and innovative workplace where all employees are truly respected and valued.

All qualified applicants shall be considered for employment regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, political and/or third party affiliation or veteran status. All offers of employment shall be conditioned upon successful completion of background checks, valid work passes and medical screenings, as applicable and/or mandated by law, and subject to the applicable local laws and regulations.