Refurbishment Engineering Lead - Fleet & Vehicles

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. (SG); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a professional to lead the engineering and delivery of refurbishment programs for ground support equipment and specialty vehicles. This role involves defining technical scopes, managing refurbishment execution, and ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and over 7 years of leadership experience in refurbishment or large-scale engineering programs. Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems along with experience in aviation or fleet environments is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of senior technical and project leadership experience in refurbishment, maintenance, or large-scale engineering programs.
• Strong management experience with service providers and in-house teams.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical/electronic systems, engines, or electrified equipment.

Responsibilities

• Define refurbishment scopes and specifications for specialty vehicles and ground support equipment.
• Manage refurbishment activities across workshops ensuring quality and schedule adherence.
• Conduct inspections and testing of refurbished equipment.

Skills

Refurbishment experience

Project leadership

Managing service providers

Mechanical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical/electronic systems knowledge

Predictive maintenance

Automation technologies

Education

Degree in Engineering (Master's preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

This role leads the engineering and delivery of refurbishment programs for ground support equipment and specialty vehicles. You will define technical scopes, manage refurbishment execution across internal and external workshops, and ensure refurbished assets meet performance, safety, cost, and timeline requirements. The position combines hands-on technical judgment with project, vendor, and lifecycle cost management.

Key Responsibilities

• Define refurbishment scopes, engineering specifications, and approve technical improvements or modifications for specialty vehicles and ground support equipment
• Develop material packages, testing requirements, and procurement strategies to support refurbishment programs
• Manage refurbishment activities across on-site and off-site workshops, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives with contractors to enhance productivity and cost efficiency
• Conduct receipt inspections, in-process checks, and final commissioning/testing of refurbished equipment
• Coordinate fleet expansion activities, including ramp-up planning, training, and workforce onboarding
• Partner with procurement teams to optimize lifecycle costs and maximize value capture
• Ensure refurbishment programs are delivered on time and aligned with operational needs

Ideal Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Master's preferred) with 7+ years of senior technical and project leadership experience in refurbishment, maintenance, or large-scale engineering programs
• Strong exposure to managing service providers and in-house teams across equipment refurbishment or fleet maintenance
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical/electronic systems, engines, or electrified equipment
• Background in aviation ground operations, aviation maintenance, land transport, industrial vehicles, or fleet-based environments
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance, automation, or autonomous technologies is advantageous
• Comfortable supporting critical operations, including availability on weekends or public holidays when required
• Valid Class 3 driving license is a plus

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your full CV to [e-mail]

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