Job description
Join SATS as an Executive, Maintenance Engineer (Workshop) and play a pivotal role in keeping our workshop facilities and equipment reliable, safe, and compliant. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment at Changi, Singapore. You will be part of a dynamic maintenance team responsible for sustaining high equipment uptime, optimizing workshop operations, and delivering value to internal customers across the supply chain.
In this role, you will lead preventive and corrective maintenance for a wide range of workshop assets, including aircraft support equipment, conveyors, hydraulic systems, electrical panels, and workshop tools. You will plan maintenance windows in coordination with production teams, monitor performance metrics, and implement improvements to reduce downtime while upholding safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Your leadership will drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives and support continuous improvement projects that elevate efficiency and asset lifecycle management.
You will manage maintenance planning, coordinate with external vendors and service providers, and ensure thorough documentation in our CMMS. The position also involves mentoring junior technicians, promoting a culture of safety, and contributing to spare parts optimization and inventory control. We value proactive problem-solving, clear communication with cross-functional colleagues, and a collaborative approach to meet tight deadlines in a demanding operational environment.
We offer a supportive, safety-focused work culture with opportunities for professional growth within SATS. If you are motivated by challenges in a busy workshop, enjoy hands-on engineering, and aspire to take on increasing responsibility, this role is a strong match.
Responsibility
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance for workshop equipment, including aircraft support equipment, conveyors, and workshop infrastructure.
- Plan and schedule maintenance activities to minimize production downtime, coordinating with operations and production teams.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; implement timely repairs to restore equipment uptime.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and asset histories in the CMMS; monitor key reliability metrics and prepare reports for management.
- Manage spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and procurement activities to ensure timely access to critical components.
- Contribute to root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards; promote a culture of safe work practices among the team.
- Mentor and develop junior technicians, provide technical guidance, and support on-the-job training.
Qualification
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field; relevant certifications are a plus.
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a workshop or industrial environment; aviation/logistics experience is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical/electronic circuits, hydraulics and pneumatics, and safety regulations.
- Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and/or SAP; data-driven approach to planning and reporting.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to mentor junior technicians and work with cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and maintain high attention to detail.
- Willingness to participate in on-call duty or shift work if required; strong commitment to safety and quality.