Mechanical Engineer/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: Bachelors (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)