Maintenance Engineer
Job Description
Your Role: Mechanical engineer
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.
- 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, O&M 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.
- Monitor and control CAPEX budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting; track deviations and implement corrective actions.
- 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.
Who You Are:
Basic/ Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP/PMI, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent
- Relevant safety certifications (LOTO, TED, risk assessment training)