Director, Automation & Industrial AI

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ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported a revenue of over $11 billion in 2024 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of MSCI Singapore, FTSE Straits Times Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index.

About Commercial Aerospace business

ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business is a world-class Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider with proven solutions for practically every stage of an aircraft life cycle. With 50 years of reputable track record in aviation, backed by a highly experienced team of engineers and technicians across facilities in Asia Pacific, the U.S. and Europe, we know what it takes to keep the world flying safely.

Role Summary

As Director of Automation & Industrial AI (AIA), the incumbent is responsible for leading the development and implementation of smart automation, robotics and industrial AI solutions across our Commercial Aerospace (CA) OEM and MRO operations. This role oversees a team of engineers to deliver innovative, sustainable, cutting-edge & technology-driven initiatives that enhance productivity, safety, and quality across manufacturing, maintenance, inspection and repair processes. The focus is on deploying advanced and scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing workflows, systems, and regulatory requirements in the aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive automation and industrial AI (AIA) roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of AIA projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-efficiency.
• Guide the team in engineering design, system integration, prototyping, testing, and commissioning of AIA solutions.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to align project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure smooth transition of deployed systems into operations with robust support, training, and feedback mechanisms.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team to build strong execution and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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