Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and optimizing production efficiency across high-volume FMCG manufacturing operations. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience in food and beverage manufacturing, specifically within carbonated and non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverage production environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize mechanical systems, production equipment, and packaging machinery to ensure maximum operational efficiency.
- Provide technical support for mechanical systems, including pneumatic and hydraulic equipment used in high-speed production environments.
- Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Analyze equipment performance and recommend engineering improvements to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and enhance productivity.
- Develop, interpret, and update mechanical drawings, layouts, and component designs using CAD software and mechanical design tools.
- Support installation, commissioning, and modification of new or upgraded production and packaging equipment.
- Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve operational and technical issues in a time-sensitive environment.
- Ensure strict compliance with safety standards, quality assurance requirements, and FMCG regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, engineering documentation, and technical reports.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within FMCG food and beverage production.
- Mandatory experience in carbonated and/or non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverage production.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and high-speed packaging machinery.
- Experience working in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing environments is required.
- Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
- Proficiency in CAD software and mechanical design tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure in a continuous production environment.
Preferred Experience (Advantageous)
- Experience in high-volume beverage bottling or processing plants.
- Exposure to continuous production lines and automated packaging systems.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.