Senior Manager, Ground Support Equipment Engineering Projects

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to oversee procurement and refurbishment programs for airport specialty equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale projects, ensuring quality and performance while aligning with sustainability goals. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires a strong background in engineering and aviation operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior technical and management experience in procurement and refurbishment projects.
• Experience in aviation ground operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and refurbishment programs for airport specialty equipment.
• Ensure project milestones are met within budget and timelines.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders including top management.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Masters in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Program in-charge for Airport Speciality Equipment/Ground Support Equipment and Vehicles procurement and refurbishment programs.
• Engineer in-charge for GSE specifications, manufacturing quality, factory acceptance test results, material management.
• Manage project risks and ensure alignment across procurement, sustainability (electrification), refurbishment activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including company top management.
• Monitor overall program performance and ensure milestones are met within budget and timelines.
• Study equipment performance and operators' inputs, develop design, performance, and technical specifications, check development and manufacture to ensure quality and fit-for-purpose equipment.
• Assume Chair/Dy Chair of procurement technical evaluation committees.
• Define, evaluate, and assess engineering/operational specifications and activities for design, manufacture, and refurbishment workscope and tasks carried out on Aviation Ground Support Equipment/Airport Specialty Equipment and vehicles, to ensure performance, safety, quality, and optimized total cost of ownership.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Masters preferred) with 10+ years of senior technical and management experience in large-scale procurement, refurbishment, or maintenance projects involving service providers and in-house teams. Includes planning logistics support such as materials, training, testing, and spares provisioning.
• Relevant experience in aviation ground operations, ground handling, aviation maintenance, land transport, or industrial fleet management (mechanical, hydraulic, electronic systems, engines, electrification).
• Familiar with technologies like predictive maintenance, automation, and autonomous systems.
• Able to work on weekends or public holidays when required (e.g., during airport emergencies or critical operations).
• Possession of a Class 3 driving license is a plus.