Senior Repair Development Engineer, Coatings

Recruit Now Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to SGD 10,000

AWS & Variable Bonus

Flexi Benefits

Transport provided

Job summary

Recruit Now Singapore Pte Ltd in West Singapore is seeking an experienced coating engineer to develop, evaluate and optimize coating systems using HVOF, thermal spray, and related technologies. The role collaborates with manufacturing, quality, supply chain and global engineering teams to resolve production issues.

You will investigate coating failures, prepare technical reports and tests, and drive continuous improvement for coating quality and lifecycle performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in HVOF, thermal spray, or related surface engineering.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience with root cause analysis and CAPA implementations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize coating systems using HVOF and thermal spray.
• Investigate coating failures: adhesion, corrosion, cracking, and degradation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and global teams to implement processes.
• Provide technical support for internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Prepare technical reports, test plans, and engineering recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement for coating quality and lifecycle performance.
• Apply best practices and assess competition in the market.
• Lead small projects and guide less experienced colleagues.

Skills

HVOF expertise

Thermal spray

Coating development

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)

Job description

• US MNC - Manufacturing




• Salary up to $10000




• Mon-Fri, 7.30am-5pm




• AWS & Variable Bonus




• Flexi Benefits

Location : West (Transport provided)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize coating systems for performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness using HVOF, thermal spray and similar technologies




• Investigate coating failures, including adhesion issues, corrosion, blistering, cracking, peeling, and environmental degradation




• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and global engineering teams to implement coating processes and resolve production issues




• Provide technical support for internal teams, customers, and vendors regarding coating application and performance




• Prepare technical reports, test plans, qualification documents, and engineering recommendations




• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to coating quality, application efficiency, and lifecycle performance




• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market




• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.




• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in engineering, technology, and repair development, with knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with substantial relevant experience).




• 5–10 years of relevant experience in HVOF, thermal spray, or related surface engineering technologies.




• Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.




• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).