Exciting Mechanical Engineer Career Opportunity
Our
client, a leading Plastics Manufacturing firm based along Mombasa Road seeks to
recruit a dynamic, results oriented energetic and self-driven individual for
the Position of Mechanical Engineer.
Job
title : Mechanical
Engineer
Department
: Production
Salary
Range: Kshs 100,000/= Gross
Reports
to: Factory Manager
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya.
Number
of Positions: One (1) Position
Placement: Immediate
Duties
and Responsibilities
· Schedule
and undertake periodic maintenance on all mechanical equipment, components, and
installations
· Provide prompt response to inquiries whenever there is a breakdown, and resolve the issue as quickly as possible
· Ensure
that equipments are in good working order so as to prevent disruption of
activities
· Installation
of fresh mechanical components and fittings
· Recommend
replacement for old or faulty mechanical components or fittings to the
management
· Assist
in forecasting requirements, creating a budget and scheduling expenses for the
mechanical department
· Keep
record of all stock and supplies, including company’s mechanical equipment
· Working
in collaboration with the production team to formulate the best cost-effective
manufacturing process
· Perform
energy audit and recommend alternative sources of energy
· Help
the organization to reduce energy costs
· Ensure
that all mechanical gadgets and instruments are switched off after close of
work daily
· Fix and
maintain lighting fixtures and fittings
· Troubleshoot
machine breakdowns and provide preventive maintenance services
· Ensure
that all documentation and procedures are followed in line with ISO
· Sourcing
of spares and services from different suppliers/distributors to ensure their
availability to ensure minimum downtime on machinery, plant and equipment.
· Carrying
out quality inspections on mechanical jobs
· Evaluating
job cards and optimal resource utilization, response time monitoring.
· Arranging
third party contractors for jobs that cannot be handled in-house.
· Comply
with corporate standards and applicable laws and regulations issued by
regulatory agencies.
· Establish
goals and objectives for the mechanical team that are aligned with production
and business goals.
· Ensures
equipments are properly maintained to meet production schedules and quality
standards.
· Ensure
compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws
and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
· Initiates
and drives improvements via training programs, capital projects, and other
means available to continually focus on productivity and control of maintenance
and capital spend.
· Analyze
mechanical problems, devises and implement corrective action plans.
· Evaluate
employee’s performance to determine training needs and development
opportunities.
Person
Specification (Qualifications and relevant work experience)
· A
minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field from
a recognized institution.
· At
least three (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in a manufacturing company as an
industrial Electrician/Electronics Engineer
· Experience
in Plastic manufacturing industry an added advantage
· Knowledge
of injection and blow machines
· Good
interpersonal and communication skills.
· Must
have a good verbal & written communication skills.
Applications
Procedure
If
you meet the above criteria and are interested in making a meaningful career
move in Mechanical Engineering, apply by submitting your CV in confidence to:
The
Talent & Human Capital Lead
Esquire Consultants Limited.
P.O Box 76883-00620,
Nairobi.
Via
our placement email: recruit@esquireconsultants.co.ke
Note:
Do
not attach certificates and testimonials in your application.
Closing
date for applications is 19th January 2023.
Shortlisting
will be carried out on a rolling basis as applications stream in.
Only
shortlisting candidates will be contacted.
If
you do not hear from us by 25th January 2023, consider your application
unsuccessful.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer.