Plant Engineer

About the role

The Plant Engineer will lead plant reliability, maintenance excellence and operational efficiency in a fast‑moving consumer goods manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Head of Factory Engineering, you will ensure optimal performance of assets while driving safety, quality and sustainability standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Lead maintenance planning, resource optimisation, asset lifecycle management and monitor KPIs such as MTBF and MTTR.
• Oversee reliable operation of production equipment, utilities and industrial services, including troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation issues.
• Support shutdowns, overhauls, commissioning, equipment upgrades and CAPEX projects from design to hand‑over.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, food‑safety and regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• 7‑10 years of experience in FMCG, pharma, beverage or cosmetics manufacturing environments.
• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams, contractors and external service providers.
• Strong focus on safety culture, risk assessment and sustainability initiatives.

Required skills

• Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance methodologies.
• Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation troubleshooting.
• Asset lifecycle management, MTBF/MTTR analysis.
• CAPEX project support and commissioning.
• Energy management and sustainability improvement.