Mechanical Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing (Utilities & Packaging)

Engineering

K sh 180,000 – 300,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Industrial Area Phase 3 (Enterprise Rd / Likoni Ln grid) Overview: Machines don’t take coffee breaks, and neither will you, but you’ll make sure they run like clockwork. As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of an FMCG plant, keeping compressors, boilers, chillers, and high-speed packaging lines humming. Daily gemba walks, root-cause problem-solving, and weekend shutdowns planned to perfection are your rhythm. Clean documentation and calm troubleshooting are just as important as getting your hands on a wrench. You’ll lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs, run RCAs that end with actionable SOPs, and optimize spare parts so downtime is minimal and costs are controlled. Collaboration with Production, QA, and vendors is constant, and your dashboards will make OEE, MTBF, and MTTR numbers come alive for leadership. Safety is non-negotiable. LOTO, permits, and disciplined work practices are your baseline. In short, this role isn’t just about keeping equipment running; it’s about building reliability, coaching technicians, and creating a culture where engineering excellence drives efficiency, quality, and cost control. If you enjoy structure, strategy, and tangible impact, this is the place to engineer both machines and outcomes. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain utilities (steam, air, refrigeration) and packaging/mech equipment. - Lead preventive & predictive maintenance; plan shutdowns with CMMS. - Run RCAs (5-Why/Fishbone), implement countermeasures & SOP updates. - Optimize spares (ABC/criticality); vendor management and service contracts. - Track OEE, MTBF/MTTR; publish weekly reliability dashboards. - Coach technicians; enforce safety LOTO and permit-to-work. Education & Experience: - BSc Mechanical/Mechatronics (JKUAT, TUK, UoN, MMU); 4–6 yrs in FMCG/packaging. Skills & Tools: - CMMS (e.g., SAP PM), vibration/thermal basics, drawings, TPM/5S. KPIs: - OEE %, MTBF ↑, MTTR ↓, energy/ton, maintenance cost/ton, audit scores. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–300,000 + annual performance bonus. Figures are estimates from our clients and vary with your experience, certifications, and interview performance. Benefits: - Medical, pension, shift meal, PPE, training budget. Growth Path (hierarchy/expected promotions): - Senior Mechanical Engineer → Maintenance Manager → Plant Engineering Manager. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.