Job Title: Lead Repair Development Engineer – Advanced Machining & Tooling

Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Job Summary:

The Lead Repair Development Engineer will spearhead the development and industrialization of both conventional and non-conventional machining processes for industrial gas turbine component repairs. As a key member of the Advanced Machining team within AMRT, this role ensures high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable machining technologies across the global services network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead identification, development, and industrialization of milling, grinding, fast hole EDM, and sinker EDM processes.

• Drive hands-on repair process development, partnering with global centers for qualification and implementation.

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and specialists across repair centers.

• Ensure machining and tooling processes meet technical specifications and productivity KPIs.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and productivity initiatives across Commercial Services and Transactional markets.

• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to increase process reliability, reduce costs, and expand capacity.

• Oversee schedules and communicate milestones and updates across business units.

• Lead efforts in equipment upgrades, from evaluation to post-installation validation.

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses on equipment or process changes.

• Ensure accurate technical documentation and compliance with engineering protocols.

• Mentor junior engineers and help build internal competencies across the repair network.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in machining process development in a manufacturing or repair environment.

• Strong expertise in CAD/CAM, with ability to translate 3D models into effective machining programs.

• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Proven project management experience and capability to lead hands-on process trials.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Effective team collaborator with strong communication capabilities.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Desirable: Prior experience with industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, or aero engines.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) – Paid in December

• Variable Bonus (VB) – Paid in April (historically 1.6 months based on performance, not guaranteed)

• Annual salary increment – Based on individual performance (first review after 1 year)

• Company transport provided:
  – Morning pick-up from designated Singapore locations
  – Evening drop-off to major MRT stations