Plant Engineer

Plant Equipment Reliability & Asset Management

• Ensure availability, reliability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and utilities.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance, breakdown trends, and downtime losses.
• Lead root cause investigations for major equipment failures and recurring issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve machine reliability.
• Establish critical spare parts management and equipment lifecycle plans.
• Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives to maximize equipment effectiveness.

Utilities & Facility Management

• Manage plant utility systems including:

• Compressors

• Plastic Extrusion Machine and its assembly

• Chiller

• Granulator Machine

• Cable Cutting Machine

• Polishing Machines

• Cooling systems

• Electrical distribution systems

• Water systems

• Fire protection systems

• HVAC systems

• Forklift

• Monitor utility consumption and drive energy-efficiency initiatives.

• Ensure adequate capacity of utilities to support current operations and future expansion.

• Coordinate maintenance and inspection activities for facility infrastructure.

• Support sustainability and environmental improvement programs.

Capital Projects & Plant Expansion

• Prepare feasibility studies and business justifications for capital investments.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Manage installation, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance of new equipment.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders during project execution.
• Support new production lines, capacity expansion initiatives, and product transfer projects.
• Ensure successful project completion within approved budget and timeline.

Manufacturing Process Support

• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to improve productivity, yield, and process capability.
• Participate in troubleshooting production issues and process optimization activities.
• Support process validation and qualification activities.
• Identify opportunities for automation and digitalization.
• Assist in reducing waste, scrap, rework, and production losses.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Monitor and report key engineering and maintenance performance indicators.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure engineering activities comply with company EHS requirements.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, and facility safety standards.

Quality & Management System Compliance

• Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and other applicable management system requirements.
• Ensure engineering documentation remains accurate and audit-ready.
• Participate in internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits.
• Support closure of engineering-related corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain technical drawings, equipment documentation, maintenance records, and engineering standards.

QUALIFICATION:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PRC Licensed Engineer) required.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in plant engineering, maintenance engineering, manufacturing engineering, or facility management.
• Experience in cable manufacturing, extrusion, plastics, metal, automotive, electronics, or related industries preferred.
• Experience managing utilities, facility systems, and capital projects.
• Proven experience in equipment reliability and maintenance improvement programs.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.

• Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance management systems.

• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.

• Strong understanding of OEE, TPM, Reliability Engineering, and Asset Management principles.

• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies:

  • RCA
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • Fishbone Analysis
  • FMEA
  • CAPA

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Project management and budget control experience.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Hands-on approach with strong shopfloor engagement and technical presence.