Mechanical Engineer

Be fully responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of high-speed aseptic filling lines. This includes managing complex machinery such as blow-moulders, aseptic fillers, cappers, and labelling systems while ensuring strict adherence to microbiological safety standards.

Duties will include and not be limited to:

Startup phase

- Oversee I&C: supervise supplier activities during installation and commissioning to guarantee alignment with quality, safety, and scheduling KPIs.

- Process Compliance: Ensure all system qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) are finalized and approved by the lead customer and regulatory bodies.

- Team Development: Build a high-performance team to participate in commissioning milestones, ensuring a seamless transition from project phase to daily operations.

- Documentation Control: Secure all technical manuals, P&IDs, and maintenance documentation from vendors to build a sustainable internal knowledge base.

- Process Standardization: Facilitate the development of aseptic-specific SOPs, HACCP plans, and GMP standards to ensure long-term operational excellence.

Operational phase

- Maintenance & Repair: Conduct routine inspections, troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform repairs or replace defective parts.

- Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement schedules for planned maintenance to maximize uptime.

- Breakdown Response: Respond swiftly to equipment failures, diagnose problems, and arrange solutions.

- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate logs, update equipment data, and document all maintenance activities.

- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to safety regulations and industry standards.

- Inventory Management: Manage spare parts, anticipate needs, and place orders.

- Collaboration: Work with production, management, and external vendors/contractors.

- Continuous Improvement: Analyze data to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

- Training & Supervision: Guide junior staff and coordinate training for new equipment/procedures.

- Graduate University Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics.

- Hands-on experience in the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector—specifically aseptic or high-speed bottling environments.

- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in maintenance in F&B sectors, with a proven track record of managing complex mechanical assets, preferred 1-2 years with Aseptic PET Line.

- Be familiar with high professional standards, a proactive work ethic, and a commitment to operational excellence working environment.

- Native-level proficiency in the local language with fluent professional English (both written and verbal) for technical reporting and supplier collaboration.

- Highly skilled in advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, such as Fishbone diagrams, 5-Why analysis, and FMEA, to resolve complex equipment failures.

Profile:

- Self –starter, proactive

- Initiative, flexible and quick learning abilities

- Strong analytical and follow-up skills

- Hands-on approach

- Excellent in planning and problem solving skills

- Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally

- Ability to work effectively within a team