About the role
AI summarisedThis role is for a Research Engineer/Senior Research Engineer in the Polymer and Composite Processing Group at SIMTech, focusing on aircraft cabin interior component redesign and polymer/composite processing technologies. The position involves hands-on work in process innovation, structural testing, and failure analysis within both research and industrial settings.
ResearchFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead/support the technical execution and delivery of projects in thermoforming and polymer melt-flow processes
- Prepare 2D & 3D CAD drawings for component, tooling and test fixtures
- Conduct prototype fabrication, pre-production fitment trials, product quality control and laboratory tests, to ensure timely project delivery
- Conduct material characterization and material testing for polymer and composites
- Conduct part failure analysis and FE simulations as required for product redesign and improvement projects
- Maintain accurate records of production work orders, laboratory data, methodologies, results and technical drawings
- Prepare presentation and reports, research project proposals and risk assessment/ safe work procedure documents
- Support in the sourcing, quotation and procurement of project consumables and services
- Lead/Support the innovation and development of other polymer process technologies
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Material Science & Engineering or equivalent.
- Proficiency in using CAD software with at least 1 year experience in mechanical or product design.
- Comfortable with handling heavy equipment operations, conduct physical experiment work and process troubleshooting.
- Prior hands-on experience in polymeric material processing, specifically in thermoforming, injection moulding or composite processing, will be highly advantageous.
- Experience in structural design for aircraft seats or cabin interior components, including understanding load cases, material selection, and test setup and execution, will be considered a strong plus.
- Knowledge of DOA (Design Organisation Approval) requirements, aviation certification pathways, and familiarity with compliance documentation will be an added advantage, particularly for supporting aircraft interior and seat‑related development work.
- Strong willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills, including material testing, jig and fixture design for part testing, Singapore Airworthiness Requirements, etc.
- Exemplary attention to detail and technically inclined towards manufacturing process and laboratory work
- Comfortable with customer/vendor interactions and adept in handling project negotiations, technical clarifications. Basic knowledge in finite element analysis (FEA) or prior exposure to process simulation tools will be advantageous.