Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full engineering and maintenance function across the facility
• Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with business and production goals
• Ensure maximum plant uptime through effective preventative and predictive maintenance systems
• Manage capital projects, plant upgrades, and equipment installations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, RCA, OEE improvement)
• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Manage budgets, cost control, and engineering expenditure
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (Electrical, Mechanical, and Technical teams)
• Liaise with production, operations, and senior leadership to support production targets
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and engineering best practices
• Manage contractor performance and external service providers

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories) will be highly advantageous
• Trade Test qualification as Artisan (Electrician, Fitter, Millwright or equivalent) advantageous
• Minimum 8–12 years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• At least 5 years in a senior management or engineering leadership role
• Strong experience in plant maintenance, reliability engineering, and project management
• Proven experience managing large technical teams and multi-disciplinary departments
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, automation, hydraulics, and mechanical systems

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong financial and budget management capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-output production environment
• Strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement