Lead Repair Development Engineer, Advanced Machining & Tooling

72213
  • Market related
  • Asia and Pacific
  • Permanent

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

Apply for this role