Senior Engineer Process

EXYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Senior Engineer responsible for developing industrial processes and designing new equipment in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in engineering, especially in the pharmaceutical sector. Key responsibilities include leading design reviews, preparing technical documentation, and mentoring junior engineers. This role demands strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional experience in engineering.
• Experience in design/construction of process or clean utility systems.
• Understanding of Codes and Engineering Standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop new industrial processes and design new plants/equipment.
• Lead design reviews with clients and internal teams.
• Prepare documentation and specifications for projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure training.
• Monitor project schedule and quality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Customer focus

Cross-cultural awareness

Assertiveness

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field

MSc / MEng preferred

Tools

Design software

Job description

Role Purpose:

Responsible for developing new or known industrial processes and designing new process plants / equipment or modifying existing ones

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation of PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, data sheets and functional descriptions.
• Pressure loss calculations, equipment sizing, utility, heat and mass balances
• Process capacity calculations fromcustomer URS
• Lead design reviews – with customer and internal Exyte team
• Cost Estimating
• Tender preparation and bid evaluation
• Process simulation capabilities and knowledge of respective software
• Able to handle process system on package unit or stick built basis
• Taking the design through to implementation, commissioning, qualification and handover
• Monitoring the start-up of all process systems and ensuring that these are progress in-line with the project schedule and quality requirements
• Financially review and evaluate Sub-Contractor variations and claims
• Assessing safety and environmental issues
• Manage, review and approve subcontractor’s detailed design
• Quality control and vendor / subcontractor inspections
• Preparation of as built documentation and manuals
• Chairing sub-contractor progress meetings Chairing Discipline meetings and preparing meeting minutes
• Mentoring of Engineers with the intent of securing properly trained personnel to ensure the continual expansion of the company
• Trouble shooting of design and construction related problems and assisting the system engineers in developingsolutions
• In the absence of a Project based Lead Engineer, the Senior Engineer shall assume the role and responsibilitiesassigned to the Lead Engineer position
• In the absence of a Project based Engineer, the Senior Engineer shall assume the role and responsibilities assigned to the Engineer position
• Creates a business network (eg. Tradeshows, ISPE, Institute of Engineers etc.), network and with key client, staff, industry groups etc.
• Stays up-to-date with technical development, innovation and the industry.
• Ensuring the System Supervisor is fully briefed on the awarded scope of work, the tender technical documents and all contractual revisions to tender documentation
• Ensure design checklist is established and maintained for all projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering field
• MSc / MEng preferred
• Minimum years of experience: 8 - 10 years of professional experience
• Experience in design and / or construction of process systems or clean utility systems
• Experience in multinational life science projects, preferably in Pharmaceutical, Nutritional, Biopharmaceutical and Medical devices Industries
• Highly proficient in communication
• Cross culturally aware and adaptable
• Being assertive and confident
• Able to impacts and influences
• Good negotiation skills
• Highly analytical
• Customer focus
• Highly structured, systematic and organised
• Understanding of Codes and Engineering Standards of International Clients
• Conversant in the use of design software
• Remains technically competent in applicable fields of engineering
• Working knowledge and preferably with practical experiences with recognised GMP Regulatory Guidelines from the PIC/S, EU, US FDA & local FDA, etc.