Maintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the factory's entire maintenance program, focusing on the reliable and efficient operation of all machinery, electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical systems. This role involves minimizing unplanned breakdowns, enhancing system reliability, and fostering the development of a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary engineering team, all while adhering to the approved maintenance budget.

1. Own and continuously improve the factory’s Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program across all machinery.
2. Drive smart diagnosis and root-cause analysis to reduce recurring breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
3. Reduce Mean Time Between Maintenance (MTBM) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) through structured reliability practices.
4. Lead value engineering initiatives to improve machine performance and reduce maintenance costs.
5. Oversee the specification, evaluation, and commissioning of new machinery in liaison with the Chief Engineer.
6. Supervise electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical maintenance functions to ensure safe and reliable operation.
7. Ensure maintenance work is planned, resourced, and aligned with production needs.
8. Manage the engineering maintenance budget, including spares and contracted services.
9. Build a multiskilled technician base and support their development through coaching and training.
10. Foster a safety-first culture across the maintenance team in line with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) requirements.

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
2. Relevant professional engineering registration or certification is an added advantage.
3. Possess a minimum of 15 years’ hands-on engineering and maintenance experience within the FMCG industry.
4. Have at least 10 years’ experience in a technical leadership role managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.