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

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:48 PM

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)
• Variable Bonus (VB)
• Annual salary review
• Company-provided transport

Role Overview:

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Lead Repair Development Engineer to drive the design, development, and optimisation of both conventional and non-conventional machining processes-including milling, grinding, fast hole EDM, and sinker EDM. This role plays a pivotal part in process industrialisation across the global repair network, supporting both quality enhancement and productivity goals within a fast-paced engineering services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead identification, development, and industrialisation of machining processes for industrial gas turbine components
• Deliver process improvements that meet new product introductions (NPI) and productivity targets across commercial and transactional service markets
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors on process qualification and implementation
• Provide expert technical guidance to engineers and specialists across global repair centres
• Ensure all processes and tooling meet required specifications for quality, safety, and efficiency
• Use lean manufacturing methodologies to increase process capability and reduce costs
• Maintain and communicate detailed project schedules and progress updates
• Oversee equipment upgrades from procurement through to commissioning
• Perform cost/benefit analysis on process and equipment modifications
• Ensure consistent and accurate technical documentation for all projects
• Mentor and support junior engineers across the business and global repair operations

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in machining development within a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability in CAD/CAM programming and translating 3D models into accurate machine/tool paths
• Proficient understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
• Demonstrated experience managing technical projects and conducting machining trials
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communicator with sound documentation skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented working style
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as required

Preferred/Desirable Experience:

• Exposure to manufacturing or component repair in industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, or aerospace engines