Assistant Manager, Lab Operations

Established in 1981, the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the largest mechanical engineering schools globally. With a distinguished faculty and a vibrant community of undergraduate and graduate students, MAE is renowned for its cutting-edge research in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, industrial, maritime engineering, and robotics. In alignment with Singapore’s RIE2020 strategy, MAE plays a pivotal role in driving technological innovation and strengthening the nation’s manufacturing and engineering sectors.

The role supports business operations within the Aerospace Engineering cluster, including but not limited to Aerostructures Lab. The assistant manager job scope includes supporting full-time/part-time undergraduate lab sessions, facilitating lab users to achieve their academic and research goals efficiently in areas of safety, security, asset procurement, maintenance and data protection.

Responsible for:

• Supporting lab teaching sessions throughout the academic year, including part-time programs (after office hours).

• Supervise undergraduates and postgraduates on conduct of risk assessments, safety training online modules and other SOPs requirements under the workplace, safety and health management system.

• Perform lab’s requisition via Ariba on behalf of faculty members, researchers for their teachings and research needs.

• Responsible for lab equipment maintenance/certification, ensuring equipment under the custodian of the laboratory are always in safe working condition, complying to local regulations as well as OEM requirements.

• Responsible for lab asset management, ensuring assets under the custodian of the laboratory are properly accounted for.

• Participate in internal/external audit preparation, ensuring lab documents are updated, properly documented and organized for auditing.

Required:

• At least a degree in relevant engineering disciplines i.e. mechanical, precision engineering.

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in operating conventional lathe/milling, Mazak Integrex / QT250.

• Familiarity with laboratory operations management in IHL setting.

• Familiarity with Learning environment (educating young adult learners), preferably.

• Knowledge in ISO45001, Risk Management.

• Knowledge in WSH requirements and other regulatory requirements such as NEA, SCDF.

• Knowledge in SAP Ariba, IBM Workday, Office 365 suites.

• Analytical, good observational skills and problem-solving and organizational abilities.

• Able to support part-time classes (after office hours).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU