Mechanical Engineer Job in Sultan Hamud, Kenya - Aluminum Packaging Multinational

We are a Multinational company in Aluminum packaging industry with our headquarters in West Africa. 

We are in the process of setting up a Greenfield plant in Kenya based at Sultan Hamud.
 

The company seeks to recruit a customer-focused, results-oriented and efficient individual to fill the following vacant position:

Mechanical Engineer

1 Position

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the incumbent will support in the management of all mechanical engineering issues across all aspects of the production area, services, auxiliary plant and site as a whole. 

Design, document, and implement engineering solutions to provide maximum effectiveness with minimum disruption to production and operations and carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the company’s Environmental, Quality & Safety policies and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Mechanical engineering analysis of plant performance and efficiency.
• Manage the Mechanical Engineering on-going project issues, budgets, procurement strategies and schedules.
• Oversee the scheduling of planned maintenance and manage critical, emergency and breakdown situations.
• Provide technical guidance on all site related issues, and formative advice on product development including liaising with machinery provider on technical issues.
• Develop a capital investment strategy; prepare documentation and supportive evidence for capital investment.
• Provide technical advice to customers and the maximization of product performance.
• Manage Mechanical engineering duties surrounding mechanical devices, components, production equipment, tooling, transportation equipment, environmental control, materials handling, machine tools, robots, automated manufacturing equipment.
• Review and critique proposed changes to engineering standards and policies.
• Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good practices.
• Liaise with other Managers and supervisors to coordinate activities with other departments.
• Manage emergency response activities and issues relating to Downgrading and Light weighting of product.
• Establish goals in the department to high standard of quality product and specification.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be registered as an Engineer with relevant professional body.
• Advanced computer skills (Ms. Office & Auto CAD).
• More than 10 years cognate experience using automated production system in a manufacturing concern.
• Sound knowledge and experience in Quality systems, Statistical Process Control and food safety requirements with manual dexterity required for operating machinery.
• Excellent data interpretation and report writing skills.
• Good people management skills.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for the opportunities, please write in confidence to the Human Resources & Admin Manager before Wednesday 3rd December 2014. 

Send your curriculum vitae containing an e-mail address, telephone contacts, qualifications, experience and contacts of three referees to Kenya.hr@gzican.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.