Senior Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing)

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for managing complex mechanical engineering activities including equipment reliability, maintenance planning, technical troubleshooting, process improvement, and engineering projects. This position requires hands-on expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives to optimize manufacturing performance.

Key Focus Areas:

✅ Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

• • Lead the development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

  • Analyze recurring failures and initiate root cause elimination (RCA, FMEA)

  • Improve asset life-cycle performance through reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)

✅ Project Management & Execution

• • Plan and execute mechanical engineering projects—installations, expansions, retrofits

  • Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and procurement for timely execution

  • Ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, and safety norms

✅ Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting

• • Lead the resolution of complex breakdowns and chronic equipment issues

  • Guide mid-level engineers and technicians in technical diagnostics and solutions

  • Provide expert input during equipment design modifications or upgrades

✅ Compliance & Risk Mitigation

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

  • Lead HAZOP assessments, equipment risk evaluations, and failure impact analysis

  • Drive implementation of safety improvements in mechanical installations

✅ Process Optimization & Improvement

• • Identify opportunities for cost savings, energy optimization, and performance improvements

  • Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Kaizen initiatives

  • Review mechanical layouts and suggest design enhancements for maintainability and efficiency

✅ Reporting & CMMS Utilization

• • Monitor and report on mechanical KPIs (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, downtime rate)

  • Maintain accurate records via CMMS systems like SAP, Maximo, or Oracle

  • Oversee spare parts planning, inventory control, and BOM reviews

Roles & Responsibilities:

• • Lead mechanical engineering activities for a manufacturing plant

  • Supervise and mentor mid-level engineers and technicians

  • Prepare and review technical documentation, P&IDs, GA drawings, and reports

  • Conduct vendor technical evaluations and machinery trials

  • Interface with production, EHS, and QA/QC teams for cross-functional alignment

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred for larger setups)

  • 7–12+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering within manufacturing or process industries

  • Proven track record in project management and mechanical reliability improvement

Key Skills:

• • Expertise in rotating and static equipment, utilities, piping, and plant layout design

  • Proficient in mechanical diagnostics, condition monitoring, and lubrication practices

  • Skilled in using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CMMS platforms

  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills

  • Familiarity with international codes/standards (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI)

Preferred (Optional):

• • Certifications in Reliability Engineering, Project Management (PMP), or TPM

  • Exposure to manufacturing sectors like food & beverage, steel, cement, packaging, chemicals, or heavy engineering

  • Working knowledge of automation systems and PLC interfacing

Working Conditions:

• • Based on-site in production/plant areas

  • May involve field work, extended hours, and shutdown support

  • Mandatory use of PPE and strict adherence to safety protocols