Plant Engineer

Company Overview

Our client is a leading multinational nutrition and consumer goods manufacturer with advanced production facilities supporting global markets. The organisation operates within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, placing emphasis on quality, safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for filling and packaging operations to ensure optimal equipment reliability, efficiency, and production performance. 
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive root cause analysis to minimize downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). 
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs in line with TPM methodologies. 
• Lead or participate in CAPEX projects, including equipment upgrades, automation enhancements, new line installations, and technology implementations.
• Prepare technical specifications, coordinate project stakeholders, and manage equipment commissioning, validation, and operational handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality standards, site engineering procedures, and regulatory requirements. 
• Manage equipment qualification and validation activities, including DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation.
• Support change management processes for mechanical, electrical, and automation-related modifications. 
• Collaborate with automation and manufacturing systems teams to optimize process controls, equipment integration, and production data management.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure safe and effective project execution.
• Conduct technical training and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance, safety, and reliability.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in FMCG, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting filling, packaging, automated production, or process equipment.
• Exposure to CAPEX projects, equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Understanding of GMP, quality systems, and manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of TPM, preventive maintenance, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with automation systems, PLC-controlled equipment, MES, and industrial instrumentation will be advantageous.
• Troubleshooting, project management, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented individual with commitment to operational excellence and workplace safety.