Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND
• Experience 3 - 7 years
• Location Ogun
• City Sagamu
• Job Field Engineering / Technical
• Salary Range ₦400,000 - ₦500,000/month

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the maintenance, reliability and optimization of plant machinery and equipment within a manufacturing environment. The role will be responsible for preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical failures, supporting equipment installation and commissioning, and ensuring the reliability and efficient operation of production and utility equipment.

Job Details

• Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery and equipment.
• Maintain margarine processing equipment, including blending tanks, agitators, pumps, pipelines, heat exchangers, SSHE/Votator, and chilling systems, where applicable.
• Maintain packaging machinery, including sachet/pouch packing, tub filling and sealing, and 15 kg bag-in-box lines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and minimize equipment downtime.
• Support installation, commissioning, equipment trials, and performance optimization.
• Maintain utilities equipment, including compressors, refrigeration systems, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Manage critical spare parts, maintenance schedules, and equipment history.
• Implement TPM, 5S, RCA, and Kaizen initiatives to improve reliability and OEE.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma, B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

• 3–7 years of relevant experience, preferably in FMCG, food processing, edible oils or margarine manufacturing.

• Hands-on experience in plant machinery and equipment maintenance.

• Experience with preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment and minimizing downtime.

• Knowledge of production and packaging machinery.

• Experience with utilities such as compressors, refrigeration systems, chillers and cooling towers is an advantage.

• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Kaizen and OEE improvement.

• Good understanding of GMP, food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/plant environment.

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