Design & Costing Engineer

ETLA Limited is seeking a Design & Costing Engineer to join our engineering team. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in our solution engineering operations. As a Design & Costing Engineer, you will be responsible for translating conceptual designs into detailed engineering solutions whilst maintaining cost efficiency and adherence to project budgets.

• Develop detailed mechanical designs using CAD software and sound engineering principles to meet customer and project requirements.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and RFQ requirements to assess technical feasibility, manufacturability, and project scope.
• Develop and illustrate manufacturing concepts, process flows, and production methodologies to support engineering evaluations and quotation activities.

• Coordinate technical and DFM discussions between customers, sales teams, and internal engineering stakeholders.
• Lead DFM reviews with customers and relevant stakeholders to clarify requirements and propose practical, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
• Recommend manufacturing methods, DFM improvements, and cost optimization opportunities to enhance product manufacturability and competitiveness.

• Establish technical assumptions, manufacturing processes, resource requirements, and costing methodologies for quotation preparation.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and well-justified cost estimates covering product development, tooling, manufacturing, assembly, and other related requirements.

• Identify and evaluate technical, commercial, and manufacturing risks throughout the quotation and development stages.
• Escalate critical risks, concerns, and constraints to relevant stakeholders for timely resolution and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technical alignment and successful project execution.

Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering projects, and process enhancement activities.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence, knowledge sharing, and best engineering practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional qualification
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, product engineering or a related role within the manufacturing or engineering sector
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar programmes
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, tolerancing, material selection and manufacturing processes
• Able to interpret complex mechanical drawings, GD&T, specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in cost estimation, project costing and budgetary analysis
• Excellent technical drawing and documentation skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to develop innovative engineering solutions
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with design optimisation, value engineering or lean manufacturing is advantageous
• Candidates with CWI is a plus

• Working Hours : 8.15am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri)
• Location :
  Changi North
• Company Bus :
  Pick up at Ang Mo Kio, Yishun, Hougang, Punggol, Pasir Ris, Bedok, Tampines MRT/Interchanges