Senior Design Engineer

CYGNIFY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CYGNIFY PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Senior Design Engineer to guide new product categories from concept to production. You will design complex mechanical assemblies and systems, ensuring performance, reliability, quality and user experience.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, prototype, test rigorously and drive manufacturing-ready solutions, mentoring juniors and contributing to design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in product design and development, in fast-paced R&D or manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD, 2D drawings, tolerance analyses, and engineering docs.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and DF(M) principles.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex product assemblies from concept to production.
• Translate design challenges into clear requirements and interfaces.
• Develop concepts through prototyping, testing, and data-informed decisions.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans with cross-functional teams.
• Build and test functional prototypes and extract insights to improve design.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations and suppliers for scalable production.
• Prepare 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, tolerances and engineering docs.
• Contribute to design reviews and communicate technical decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates.

Skills

3D CAD

2D drawings

Tolerance analysis

Engineering documentation

DFM

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

As a Senior Design Engineer within the Singapore-based Design Engineering team, you will be instrumental in guiding new product categories from their earliest conceptual stages through to successful production. You will be responsible for designing complex mechanical assemblies and product systems, ensuring they meet exacting standards for performance, reliability, quality, and user experience.This role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, manufacturing specialists, operations personnel, quality teams, and external development partners. You will drive ideas through comprehensive prototyping, rigorous testing, and ultimately into manufacturing. This position offers significant scope to apply deep technical expertise, collaborate across various functional areas, and utilize evidence-based decision-making to overcome intricate engineering challenges.You will also work in conjunction with global engineering teams to develop assembly-level designs and robust manufacturing solutions. Partnering with category experts and support teams, you will contribute to defining critical design requirements and evaluating potential solutions. Beyond your technical contributions, you will help cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team culture, mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and supporting the team in achieving outstanding engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex product assemblies and sub-systems from concept through production, ensuring adherence to critical requirements for performance, safety, reliability, quality, cost, and timing.
• Translate complex or evolving technical challenges into clear, actionable design requirements, specifications, and interfaces for interconnected systems and assemblies.
• Generate, evaluate, and refine design concepts through comprehensive analysis, hands-on prototyping, rigorous testing, and data-informed decision-making.
• Proactively identify technical risks and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust mitigation plans.
• Build and rigorously test functional prototypes, utilizing insights gained from testing to enhance product performance, robustness, and overall user experience.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and supplier teams to ensure designs are scalable, manufacturable, and ready for efficient production.
• Develop and review 3D CAD, 2D drawings, tolerance analyses and engineering documentation to support development, validation and manufacturing release.
• Actively contribute to design and technical reviews, clearly communicating complex engineering concepts and supporting evidence-based technical decisions.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and graduates, sharing expertise, fostering a learning environment, and encouraging professional growth within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a closely related technical field
• A minimum 3 years of relevant experience in product design and development, ideally within a fast-paced R&D or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of complex mechanical assemblies and product systems
• Proficiency in developing and reviewing 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, conducting tolerance analyses, and preparing comprehensive engineering documentation
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture (DFM) principles
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with various stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to engineering challenges
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly