Mechanical Manager Engineering And Facility Management

Job Description

• Oversee, maintain, and further develop the technical infrastructure and utility systems of a plastics processing production facility

• Ensure technical availability of utility systems such as compressed air, cooling water, HVAC, temperature control, and energy supply

• Support selection, commissioning, and integration of new machinery and production equipment

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, HSE, and external service providers

• Implement measures for energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and compliance with legal regulations (e.g., occupational safety, environmental standards)

• Create and maintain technical documentation, maintenance schedules, and equipment manuals

• Lead and support investment projects for new production machinery and automation systems, from planning through to commissioning

• Identify, plan, and implement improvements in material handling systems (e.g., conveying, drying, dosing, feeding systems) to increase efficiency and reduce downtime

• Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and procurement teams to define technical requirements for new equipment

• Coordinate external suppliers, contractors, and internal resources for successful project execution

• Optimize existing technical systems and infrastructure with a focus on reliability, energy efficiency, and integration into digital monitoring tools

• Ensure machine safety and compliance with legal and industry standards throughout project implementation

• Evaluate technical offers, conduct risk and ROI assessments for machine and system investments

• Create and maintain project documentation, equipment specifications, and technical drawings.

Job Requirement

•             University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

•             Professional experience in plastics processing with a strong focus on machinery and equipment

•             Practical experience managing technical investment projects, ideally involving new machines and material handling systems

•             Familiarity with peripheral equipment used in plastics production (e.g., dryers, conveyors, vacuum loaders, silos)

•             Solid CAD skills (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and proficiency in MS Office; experience with project or maintenance tools is a plus

•             Strong technical understanding, structured working style, and hands-on mentality

•             Good communication skills in English.