One of our Clients which is Five Stars for Food Industries is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer
The Job Role
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of production machinery within flour and feed milling operations. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Mechanical Systems Compliance & Optimization
- Ensure all milling machinery and mechanical systems (mills, conveyors, mixers, feed equipment, pneumatic systems) conform with manufacturing standards, technical documentation, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, interpret, and maintain schematic drawings and system software to ensure operational integrity of all plant machinery.
- Continuously review mechanical processes, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency.
Maintenance Planning & Execution
- Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs for all core and auxiliary mechanical systems including mills, mixers, conveyors, hydraulic presses, and pneumatic systems.
- Lead mechanical upgrades, modifications, and the commissioning/handover of new milling and feed-production equipment.
- Review machine efficiency reports, track deviations, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce downtime
Spare Parts & Inventory Management
- Monitor stock levels for mechanical spares, identify obsolete items, and coordinate periodic re-orders to ensure uninterrupted maintenance and production.
- Validate incoming spare parts and raw materials against specifications and ensure proper storage conditions.
Budget & Cost Management
- Assist in preparing the annual mechanical budget.
- Manage spare parts consumption and implement cost optimization measures to support plant reliability.
Team Leadership & Development
- Direct, train, and develop a team of technicians/engineers through feedback, performance evaluation, and coaching
- Promote a culture of safety and hazard awareness in all mechanical engineering activities.
Safety, Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, modifications, and plant upgrades
Requirements
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced certifications in maintenance management, mechanical systems, or project management
Required experience
- Minimum 5 yrs experience in mechanical engineering roles within industrial/milling/Feed industry
Preferred experience
- Experience leading mechanical teams, preventive maintenance programs, and plant upgrade projects
