Specialist, Methods

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Flexible benefits

Company transport

Job summary

SAESL, a Rolls-Royce/SIA Engineering JV in Singapore, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to lead component repair processes and drive quality through Lean, Six Sigma, and MES. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure HSE compliance, and support cost reductions while developing production methods and tooling.

The role requires strong problem-solving, project leadership, and experience with MES and repair schemes to sustain Right First Time delivery and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Good knowledge of high-bypass gas turbine engines and repair processes (welding, machining, painting, coating).
• Strong communication, analytical, engineering and project management skills.
• Good problem-solving skills with Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage technical projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experience in developing repair instructions and repair schemes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for component repair processes and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure HSE standards compliance and support Zero Harm programme.
• Identify product safety risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Promote zero-defect culture and support quality investigations and NADCAP requirements.
• Develop and deploy manufacturing processes to achieve Right First Time, using Lean, SPS, DMAIC, and Systems Engineering.
• Manage FAIR, MSA, and manufacturing change within area of responsibility.
• Investigate and resolve process-related issues affecting production equipment and tooling.
• Support cost targets by improving productivity and reducing CONQ.
• Deploy and improve SAESL Operating System standards with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Act as technical authority for manufacturing engineering and process requirements.
• Develop MES process plans for component repair activities and coordinate MES implementation.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering

Tools

MES

Six Sigma

Job description

About SAESL

A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services.

About SAESL

A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports our best-in-class engine turnaround times.

Why Join SAESL

• Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
• Training/Career Progression Opportunities
• Job Security

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for component repair processes and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards and actively support the Company's Zero Harm programme.
• Identify product safety risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures in accordance with the Company's Safety Management System.
• Promote a zero-defect culture by developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes that support Right First Time (RFT) quality. Support quality investigations, corrective actions, and maintain compliance with NADCAP accreditation requirements.
• Develop, validate, and deploy manufacturing processes and methods, including supplier processes, to achieve Right First Time delivery using Lean, SPS, DMAIC, and Systems Engineering methodologies.
• Manage First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and manufacturing source and method changes within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing and process-related issues, including strip/build, balancing, runout, in-situ repair, component repair processes, and issues involving key production equipment and tooling (e.g. ITT, VTL, BTG, Wash, FTB, CMM), while restoring and maintaining process standards.
• Support the achievement of operational cost targets by improving productivity and reducing the Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ).
• Deploy, sustain, and continuously improve SAESL Operating System standards in collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Act as the technical authority for manufacturing engineering and process requirements, providing sound technical decisions and guidance within the assigned area.
• Develop and maintain Manufacturing Execution System (MES) process plans for component repair activities and serve as the focal point for MES implementation and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage and monitor digitisation projects for repair instructions, ensuring milestones and project timelines are achieved.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement and innovation initiatives to enhance manufacturing capability, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing capabilities by ensuring production readiness, process capability, tooling, and technical documentation are established before implementation.
• Develop and maintain Production Technical Packages, including technical instructions, CNC programmes, tooling, and manufacturing documentation, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, delivery, and lead-time requirements.
• Utilise real-time manufacturing data and analytics to monitor process capability, support data-driven decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across operations and the supply chain.

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Good knowledge of high-bypass gas turbine engines and component repair processes, including welding, machining, painting, and coating.
• Strong communication, analytical, engineering, and project management skills.
• Good technical problem-solving skills with knowledge of Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage technical projects and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experience in developing repair instructions and repair schemes.