Head, Component Repair

**About SAESL**
- A joint venture between Rolls-Royce and SIA Engineering Company, Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) is the world’s largest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for all variants of the Rolls-Royce Trent engines. We are proud to operate our own state-of-the-art engine test facility for engines up to 150,000lb thrust and 140” in diameter.
- Since its inception in 2001, SAESL has grown exponentially to become an integral part of Singapore aerospace ecosystem supporting airline customers across six continents. We welcome you to join our ever-growing SAESL family.
- World’s largest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for Rolls-Royce Trent engines.
- Industry’s best turnaround time for Component Repair.
- State-of-the-art engine test facility.
- 1,500 employees supporting customers across 6 continents.

**Why Join SAESL**
- Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
- Training/Career Progression Opportunities
- Job Security
- This role will report to the CR Manager.
- Collaborate with team of Engineers and Specialists responsible for establishing new technology and capability at new extension site for Component Repairs.
- Provide operational guidance to engineers to drive development of technology development and capability acquisition projects.
- Represent various CR functions for technology industrialization and capability acquisition and development activities such as setting up of equipment and work areas and complying with HSE and regulatory requirements.
- Advise and influence technology direction by providing operational vision to complement business vision.
- Monitor the development of new technologies, assess their value-add potential and applicability for adoption within Component Repair (CR).
- Organizing, planning, managing, updating and control of work for the cell under his control to accomplish task within specific requirement.
- Managing & monitoring cell process carried out to ensure that all works undertaken are in compliance with airworthiness and Company’s requirements.
- Ensure team members comply & observe safety procedures, code of conduct strictly.
- To lead and manage the cell to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence.
- Provide exemplary leadership, demonstrate vision & empower team in order to deliver the agreed CR department strategy.
- Oversee, develop & establish cell OPM, SOP & all other related document with periodic review to maintain its currency
- Able to implement strategies to improve performance for staff training & career development within department
- Develop & sustain appropriate structures for decision making, communication with staffs, promote positive thinking & be active in Continuous Improvement.
- Drive capacity (machine and manpower) planning for successful project implementation.
- Ability to use tools and implement optimum process flow.
- Drive the implementation of new capital equipment from development of machine specifications, ordering through delivery, installation and commissioning
- Accountable for setting budgets & to manage expenditure to meet financial year objectives
- Comply with auditing, quality assurance & risk management procedures
- Any other duties as assigned by his Superior
- Set objective, strategy, budget and deliverables for team
- All other activities that directly or indirectly impacts the SQDCP metrics.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Material Science, Engineering or equivalent is preferred
- Minimum 10 years experience in a similar capacity, preferably in the aviation MRO industry
- Good knowledge in component repair processes, including Chemical Processing, CNC Machining, NDT, Shot Peening, Welding, Fitting, Surface Protection, coatings etc.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, engineering and project management skills
- Strong technical problem-solving skills, quality thinking, interpersonal skills and high adversity quotient.
- Strong knowledge and ability to implement SAESL operating system is an added advantage.
- Job Functions-:
- Engineering- Job Type-:
- Permanent- Location-:
- Singapore