Our client is one of Africa s largest economies and continues to cement its Group s position as one of the leading and most diversified consumer brand builders in the country. Due to expansion they need a MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
LOCATION: LFTZ
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the mechanical design installation and optimization of production lines for toothpaste making tube filling and toothbrush manufacturing machines.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including production and quality urance to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between the company and the clients ensuring that their requirements are met and that machinery
- Oversee the commissioning maintenance and troubleing of complex mechanical systems in oral care product manufacturing.
- Develop technical doentation such as maintenance procedures operating instructions and troubleing guides
- Ensure compliance with industry standards safety protocols and regulatory requirements in the mechanical engineering aspects of oral care production.
- Conduct root cause ysis for any mechanical failures or downtime and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Train and mentor junior engineers and technical staff on the operation and maintenance of advanced production equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENT
- Bachelor s degree or HND in mechanical engineering or a related field. A master s degree is an advantage.
- 810 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on toothpaste production tube filling and toothbrush manufacturing.
- Extensive experience in mechanical systems design maintenance and optimization for oral care manufacturing processes.
- Strong problemsolving ss and the ability to work with clients to resolve technical challenges and improve production efficiency.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD SolidWorks) and mechanical simulation tools.
- Strong understanding of safety standards and compliance requirements in manufacturing environments.
8-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on toothpaste production, tube filling, and toothbrush manufacturing. Extensive experience in mechanical systems design, maintenance, and optimization for oral care manufacturing processes. Strong problem-solving ss and the ability to work with clients to resolve technical challenges and improve production efficiency. Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and mechanical simulation tools.
Education
Bachelor s degree or HND in mechanical engineering or a related field. A master s degree is an advantage.