Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer.

Objective: Own and deliver capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from business case through commissioning while ensuring reliable mechanical performance, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization of production assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and manage business cases for CAPEX projects (costs, benefits, risks, ROI/NPV) and ensure alignment with site strategy.
• Lead project initiation, scoping, detailed design, procurement strategy, governance gates, and seamless handover to operations (documentation, as-built drawings, OM manuals, training).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, EHS, Facilities, QA, Finance, Operations) to deliver on time, within budget, and with desired quality.
• Manage external partners (vendors, EPCs, contractors) ensuring contract compliance, performance, safety, and sustainability.
• Define and manage maintenance strategies for critical mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, rotating machinery, piping, HVAC, conveyors) including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans.
• Implement condition-based maintenance using vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other CMMS-enabled tools to maximize asset availability.
• Plan and execute plant interventions, equipment upgrades, and modifications with mechanical feasibility and safety in mind; support installation and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany policies, as well as safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in asset lifecycle cost, energy efficiency, maintenance optimization, and value engineering.
• Maintain rigorous CMMS data integrity, spare parts management, and service contracts; drive backlog reduction and maintenance scheduling optimization.
• Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety programs; promote a culture of safe work practices.
• Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and IRR/ROI updates for leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; MBA or PMP certification a plus.
• Experience: 5-8+ years in CAPEX project management and mechanical maintenance within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or life-science environments.
• Demonstrated track record delivering multi-million-dollar CAPEX projects on time and within budget.
• Strong financial acumen (ROI/NPV, cash flow, cost control) and familiarity with CAPEX governance.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, piping, and related utilities; practical experience with maintenance strategies and reliability concepts.
• Proficiency with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, MAXIMO) and experience managing spare parts and service contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites/partners as required.

Required Skills

• Technical: Mechanical systems design/analysis, reliability engineering basics, condition monitoring, root-cause analysis.
• Maintenance Operations: Preventive/predictive maintenance planning, troubleshooting, spur gear/drive alignment, lubrication practices.
• Project Financial: Project management, budgeting, scheduling (MS Project/Primavera), financial modeling (ROI/NPV).
• Digital: Proficiency with CMMS, data analysis, reporting; basic PLC/controls understanding is a plus.
• Interpersonal: Strong collaboration, negotiation, and documentation skills; safety-first mindset.

Key Performance Indicators

• CAPEX: On-time and on-budget project delivery; ROI/NPV realization.
• Asset Availability: Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and MTBF/MTTR targets.
• Maintenance: Planned maintenance compliance, backlog reduction, and maintenance cost per unit of production.
• Safety Compliance: Audit findings and safety incident metrics.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Feedback from operations, engineering, and business stakeholders.
• Energy Sustainability: Improvements in energy usage and waste reduction related to capital and maintenance activities.

Certifications (Nice-to-Have)

• PMP/PMI, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent.
• Relevant safety certifications (LOTO, TED, risk assessment training).

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