Engineering Manager (Design)

Engineering Manager (Design)
Singapore | Full-time, on-site 

Our client, an engineering contractor delivering high-tech facilities for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing projects, is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead its design function in Singapore.

ABOUT THE ROLE
You will lead the engineering design function, making sure every deliverable is technically sound, compliant, buildable, cost-effective and on schedule. You will provide technical leadership to the engineering team and work closely with Project Managers, Business Development, Procurement, Construction, vendors and clients from tender through to commissioning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering & Design Management

• Lead the design team across multiple projects, allocating resources and setting the engineering strategy for each
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, datasheets and submissions for code, specification and contract compliance

Multidisciplinary Coordination & Governance

• Coordinate HVAC and cleanroom, exhaust, process piping and utilities, electrical and controls, BMS/BAS/SCADA, specialty gas, UPW and wastewater disciplines, resolving clashes and scope gaps early
• Run design reviews (P&IDs, layouts, GA drawings, SLDs) and manage checking, approvals, document control and design changes

Tender & Project Support

• Support tenders by reviewing specifications, raising RFIs, developing concepts and technical proposals, and joining client presentations
• Work with Project Managers on deliverable schedules, site support, variations, and testing, commissioning and handover

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Prepare technical specifications, evaluate bids and vendor submissions, and resolve technical issues through procurement, fabrication and installation

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Coach and mentor Design Engineers, Project Engineers and CAD Designers, setting performance expectations and identifying training needs
• Develop design standards, templates and checklists, and champion value engineering, lessons learned and digital design tools

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Building Services or a related engineering discipline
• Professional engineering certification is an advantage

Experience

• 8–12 years of engineering experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership or design management role
• Experience on semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, data centre or other high-tech facility projects is highly advantageous

Technical Skills

• HVAC and cleanroom, exhaust and ventilation, chilled water, process utilities and piping, specialty gas and chemical, UPW and wastewater systems
• Equipment sizing and selection, P&IDs, engineering calculations, control philosophy, BMS/BAS/SCADA, testing and commissioning
• Working knowledge of local and international codes, standards and authority requirements
• Software (advantageous): AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Navisworks, MS Project, MS Office, and calculation and selection tools

What You Bring

• Strong technical judgement, leadership and people-management skills
• The ability to manage several projects at once, with a commercial, accountable and detail-oriented approach
• Clear communication with clients, consultants, contractors and senior management

NEXT STEPS
Click Apply Now to submit your resume. If you’d like a confidential conversation about this role or your next career move, email Marcus Chin (EA Reg. No. R26161340) at marcus@entalgroup.com.

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