Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer specializing in aerospace to lead and optimize manufacturing and repair processes for engine and component overhaul operations. The role involves serving as the technical authority in production areas, resolving complex manufacturing issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Key requirements include extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing processes, technical expertise in machining, welding, coating, and inspection, and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a salary of 8,500.

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Job description

[This job id 32534 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 16 Sep 2026]

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing and repair processes for aerospace engine/component overhaul operations.

• Serve as the technical authority for assigned production areas, ensuring manufacturing methods consistently meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery objectives.

• Investigate and resolve complex manufacturing and process-related issues involving machining, welding, coating, balancing, inspection, and component repair.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and other operational excellence methodologies.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, production readiness, and implementation of new manufacturing capabilities.

• Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, technical work instructions, tooling, and process standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to improve operational performance.

• Support quality investigations, process capability studies, FAIR, MSA, and compliance with aerospace industry standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, or Industrial Engineering.

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft engine MRO, precision machining, or component repair engineering.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, coating, inspection, or precision repair.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems such as NADCAP, FAIR, MSA, or equivalent manufacturing quality standards is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Interested candidates please apply online or send your latest CV to 

AlwaysHired Pte Ltd

Reg No: R1549345

EA: 24C2293

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