Mechanical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join the engineering team of a leading corrugated packaging manufacturer. The role focuses on improving plant reliability, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and managing engineering projects to ensure optimal equipment performance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to production and maintenance teams to maximise plant availability and equipment reliability.
• Design, develop, and implement mechanical improvements to manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, planning, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions using Root Cause Analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and cost savings.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve operational performance.
• Monitor engineering KPIs and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Manage external contractors and service providers during projects and shutdowns.
• Assist with machine upgrades, plant expansions, and capital expenditure projects.
• Maintain up‑to‑date engineering documentation, drawings, maintenance procedures, and equipment records.

Required profile

• BEng or BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in corrugated packaging, paper converting, FMCG, printing, or similar continuous manufacturing industries is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial machinery.
• Experience managing engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CMMS or maintenance management systems is a plus.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems
• Rotating equipment
• Conveyors
• Pumps and gearboxes
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Industrial machinery
• Root Cause Analysis
• CMMS (maintenance management system)
• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• SolidWorks
• PLC‑controlled equipment
• Lean Manufacturing
• TPM
• Kaizen
• Six Sigma