Engineering Executive

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Executive to join our factory engineering and operations team. The role covers maintenance, automation, factory operations and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on improving production efficiency, equipment reliability and cost effectiveness.

Key responsibilities:

• Support daily factory operations to ensure production runs safely and efficiently.
• Work closely with production, maintenance and automation teams.
• Monitor and improve production output, equipment downtime, manpower productivity, wastage, energy consumption and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programmes
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and automation-related equipment problems
• Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring breakdowns and production issues and implement corrective actions
• Support automation projects involving PLCs, sensors, VFDs, motors, control systems and production machinery
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve productivity through automation and process improvement
• Support maintenance of compressors, pumps, conveyors, packaging machines, refrigeration systems and other factory equipment
• Assist with maintenance planning, critical spare parts and equipment upgrades
• Coordinate with machinery suppliers, contractors and engineering vendors
• Support machinery installation, commissioning and modification projects
• Develop and improve SOPs, maintenance standards and production processes

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance or factory operations will be an advantage.
• Fresh graduates with strong technical and practical ability may also be considered.
• Practical knowledge of industrial machinery and maintenance.
• Knowledge of PLC, sensors, motors, VFDs and industrial control systems is preferred.
• Experience with refrigeration, compressors, cold rooms or food manufacturing will be an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Hands-on and comfortable working in a factory environment.
• Able to work effectively with production staff, technicians, suppliers and contractors.
• Able to analyse problems systematically and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.