Technical Professional Leader - Technology

HAL COMPLETIONS MFG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Singapore is looking for a Discipline Lead specializing in New Product Development. This role focuses on providing technical leadership, ensuring design integrity, and overseeing engineering teams in the development of innovative product technologies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in new product development. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are crucial. Join us to lead key projects and drive product innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in new product development or related oilfield technologies.
• Strong knowledge of new product development principles and validation testing.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams across global locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage development activities to meet project timelines, quality standards, and budgetary requirements.
• Identify and address technological and functional requirements for a specific group of products.
• Promote collaboration across global teams and ensure alignment with product line objectives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, material science, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Discipline Lead – New Product Development, CompletionTools

Position Overview

Under broad direction, the Discipline Lead provides technical leadership and oversight for engineering teams focused on new product technologies. This role ensures design integrity, compliance with standards, and timely delivery of development projects while driving innovation and reliability in product design.

Essential Functions

• Provides technical guidance to assigned engineering group.
• Supervises engineers and technical staff, including goal setting and performance appraisals.
• Leads cross-functional, cross-department, or cross-center teams on corporate initiatives (e.g., standards, best practices, lessons learned) and design projects.
• Incorporates reliability analysis and promotes optimum use of development tools and standards during the design process.
• Interacts with internal teams and external organizations (suppliers, customers) on day-to-day technical activities.
• Executes tactical and strategic action plans aligned with department goals and objectives.
• Leads intellectual property coverage and patent disclosures for new technologies.
• Coordinates design reviews, milestone reviews, and manages external consultants when required.
• Ensures compliance with HES quality directives and corporate standards.
• Maintains technical expertise by performing development tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage development activities to meet project timelines, quality standards, and budgetary requirements.
• Identify and address technological and functional requirements for a specific group of products.
• Support IP reviews, risk assessments, and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Promote collaboration across global teams and ensure alignment with product line objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, material science, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in new product development or related oilfield technologies, or 12 years of equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of new product development principles, validation testing, and regulated products (API, ISO).
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects across global locations.>
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Incumbents at this level will usually hold a certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer.