Mechanical/ Maintenance Engineer (Klang)

A leading organisation in the food and beverage manufacturing sector is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Pulau Indah. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring production excellence, maintaining high standards of food safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The company is committed to flexible working opportunities, professional development, and fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.

What you'll do:

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer based in Pulau Indah, you will be responsible for coordinating a skilled team of technicians and operators to achieve operational targets while maintaining machinery at peak performance. Your role will involve overseeing production processes within the chilled plant—ensuring compliance with food safety regulations such as ISO 22000 and HACCP—and actively participating in internal/external audits. You will allocate resources efficiently to meet production demands, monitor product quality standards, implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime, manage spare parts inventory systems, troubleshoot mechanical issues independently, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement projects. Additionally, you will mentor staff through training programmes designed for skill enhancement while ensuring workplace safety procedures are strictly followed according to environmental management standards. Your daily responsibilities will also include engaging team members for people development purposes as well as cost optimisation activities through Kaizen or other quality improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate, manage, and guide a group of technicians and operators to achieve section objectives, KPIs, and company goals through collaborative teamwork.
• Set up, ensure, and maintain machinery in optimal working condition using autonomous and preventive maintenance systems to maximise productivity.
• Oversee production activities during assigned shifts to ensure adherence to quality specifications, regulatory standards, and production plans.
• Assist management in all operational activities within the chilled plant (evaporated and condensed milk), supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain Food Safety Management System (FSMS) compliance by implementing ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC requirements, including documentation, audits, hygiene practices, and good housekeeping.
• Monitor product quality standards and regulatory requirements while allocating manpower efficiently to meet production demands.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and manage spare parts inventory for seamless operations.
• Lead teams in identifying inefficiencies or bottlenecks through feedback collection from shift operations; drive continuous improvement strategies with cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor staff by identifying training needs and developing programmes that enhance skills and knowledge across the team.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures, environmental management systems (ISO 14001), industrial effluent treatment system discharge protocols, waste management practices, and SHE compliance.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position will bring substantial experience from the food & beverage or dairies manufacturing sector—particularly with hands-on involvement in filling/packing operations such as seaming & filling processes. Your technical expertise should encompass TPM/OEE/AM/PM methodologies alongside analytical tools like fish bone or YY analysis. You will have demonstrated success supervising production shifts while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards including ISO 22000/HACCP/FSSC/ISO 14001. Your interpersonal abilities will enable you to mentor staff effectively by identifying training needs and developing tailored programmes that promote knowledge sharing across teams. Experience managing spare part inventories—tracking usage/replenishment—and coordinating supplier tasks is essential. You should be adept at leading cross-functional teams on continuous improvement projects aimed at optimising efficiency within production environments. A commitment to maintaining hygiene standards/good housekeeping/safety procedures/environmental protocols is vital along with strong communication skills for audit participation/documentation preparation. Your dependable nature will shine through when engaging subordinates/team members for people development/cost optimisation/quality improvement activities.

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering within the food & beverage or dairies manufacturing industry with specific expertise in filling and packing operations.
• Hands-on proficiency in seaming & filling processes including can/lid making, pouch liquid vertical filling techniques, double seam setting/tuning.
• Comprehensive understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), fish bone analysis, YY analysis methodologies.
• Ability to supervise production activities effectively during shifts while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as ISO 22000/HACCP/FSSC/ISO 14001.
• Strong interpersonal skills for mentoring staff members; identifying training needs; developing programmes that foster knowledge sharing across teams.
• Experience managing spare part inventories; tracking usage/replenishment; coordinating with suppliers for timely delivery of components/tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at eliminating inefficiencies or bottlenecks within production environments.
• Commitment to maintaining personal hygiene standards; good housekeeping practices; safety procedures; environmental management protocols including industrial effluent treatment system discharge/waste management.
• Excellent communication skills for preparing documentation/records reflecting current practices/regulatory requirements; participating in audits/inspections.
• Dependable approach towards engaging subordinates/team members for people development purposes; cost optimisation/quality improvement activities via ICC/suggestion activity/Kaizen/QCC/FI/5S/MDWT

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader within the food & beverage manufacturing sector due to its unwavering commitment to employee development, inclusivity, and flexible working opportunities. Employees benefit from generous pension contributions as well as access to ongoing training programmes designed to enhance both technical skills and personal growth. The company fosters a supportive leadership culture where collaboration is encouraged across all levels—ensuring every team member feels valued for their contributions. With a focus on knowledge sharing among networks of professionals within the industry, you’ll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who are eager to help you succeed. The five-day working week ensures excellent work-life balance while providing stability for long-term career progression. By joining this organisation in Pulau Indah, you become part of an inclusive community that prioritises safety standards alongside environmental responsibility—making it an ideal place for those who value teamwork and continual learning within a dependable network.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your mechanical engineering career forward within an inclusive environment that values your expertise—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. Feel free to reach out to me on jarod.chong@robertwalters.com or contact me at (‎+60 3-2303 7022)

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C