Senior Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing)

The Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and efficiency of mechanical systems within a manufacturing setup. The role involves maintenance engineering, process optimization, root cause analysis, and supporting new equipment installations or upgrades.

Key Focus Areas:

✅ Equipment Performance & Optimization

• • Monitor and analyze the performance of mechanical systems such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, and HVAC

  • Recommend and implement improvements to reduce downtime, energy consumption, and wear

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to boost operational efficiency

✅ Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

• • Work closely with the maintenance team to develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

  • Analyze breakdown trends and lead root cause investigations

  • Optimize spare part inventory and equipment health tracking using CMMS

✅ Project Implementation & Equipment Installation

• • Participate in installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and utilities

  • Support layout planning and modifications for process enhancement or expansion

  • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams

✅ Compliance & Documentation

• • Ensure all mechanical systems comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO 9001, 45001)

  • Maintain technical documentation, equipment manuals, SOPs, and checklists

  • Prepare engineering reports, downtime analyses, and performance logs

✅ Cross-Functional Coordination

• • Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams for smooth plant operations

  • Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation

  • Act as a technical resource for operator training and equipment troubleshooting

Roles & Responsibilities:

• • Plan, execute, and monitor mechanical engineering tasks in line with production and maintenance goals

  • Oversee mid-level repair activities, inspections, and condition monitoring

  • Ensure adherence to safety and quality protocols during mechanical work

  • Support lean manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives

  • Monitor equipment KPIs like MTTR, MTBF, and availability

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

  • 3–6 years of experience in a mechanical engineering role within a manufacturing or process industry

  • Familiar with machinery used in continuous or batch production systems

Key Skills:

• • Strong mechanical systems knowledge: hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, piping

  • Experience with root cause analysis and basic reliability tools (e.g., FMEA, 5 Why)

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar drafting tools

  • Hands-on experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

  • Excellent problem-solving, team coordination, and communication skills

Preferred (Optional):

• • Training in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Reliability Engineering

  • Exposure to automation systems, PLC interfaces (basic level)

  • Industry experience in sectors like FMCG, steel, chemical, automotive, packaging, or textile

Working Conditions:

• • Site-based role with frequent interaction on the production floor

  • May involve occasional weekend/shift duty and participation in shutdowns or major overhauls

  • PPE usage required and adherence to plant safety protocols is mandatory