Factory Engineer Job In Nairobi

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Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled professional individual for the role of a Factory Engineer (Technical Manager.)

Job Details

Reporting To: General Manager Factory

Job function: Manages Company’s R&D, Manufacturing and Technical Support activities

Job Overall Purpose

Responsible for the technical aspects of Dairy processing and instrumentation, including design, manufacture and Intellectual Property.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in either Mechanical/Electrical Engineering both will be an advantage
• Practical experience in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in a busy environment is an advantage
• Computer literate with strong competence in MS office package to include Excel, access and power point.
• Experience in or a Diploma or certificate in project management will be an added advantage.
• Effective and impactful communication, negotiation, problem solving and presentation skills.
• Must have minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing sector(Dairy Sector an advantage) at senior level in the technical/engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s R&D, Technical Support and Manufacturing functions to meet
  Budgeted financial performance
• Develop new products, as agreed by the Leadership Team
• Oversee and co-ordinate production of mechanical, electronic, electrical and software
  components of Company’s abrasive jet drilling systems
• Manage the generation and preservation of Company Intellectual Property, including archiving/storage of designs, documentation of know-how, preparation of patent
  applications and general maintenance of the company’s IP portfolio.
• Provide product support and other technical support to operational functions in the most efficient manner for all concerned
• Maintain a clear view at all times of the R&D and Technical Support past and forecast technical and financial performance (both deliverables and spend)
• Foster a climate and culture where QHSE issues are addressed effectively and speedily, as
  part of everyone’s normal function
• Improve the effectiveness of the Company’s internal systems; increasing efficiency and
  reducing administrative overhead
• Attract, retain and motivate people to improve the company’s performance
• Report regularly on key aspects of the business, in accordance with routine and ad-hoc reporting requirements
• Provide relevant technical information to Operations staff to enable proper operation and maintenance of Field Technical Equipment.
• Energy champion

Communication And Working Relationships

• General Manager Factory – Immediate indirect Supervisor
• Supervises Design Engineers, Technicians

How to apply

If qualified kindly send your CV to [email protected] clearly indicating “Factory engineer” on the subject line by 12th September 2019.