About the Role
Shalina Healthcare is a market leader dedicated to making quality healthcare products affordable and available across Africa. With over 30 years of operational excellence, we source from WHO-approved facilities and leverage our first-class distribution network to impact millions of lives. We are currently looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Nigeria, playing a critical role in ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our mechanical systems and pharmaceutical production equipment.
Key Responsibilities- Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for all mechanical equipment and utilities.
- Troubleshoot mechanical faults and resolve equipment breakdowns swiftly to minimize production downtime.
- Maintain and repair pharmaceutical machinery, including mixers, granulators, tablet presses, capsule machines, coating systems, and packing equipment.
- Support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of new plant machinery.
- Monitor equipment performance metrics and recommend modifications to enhance overall reliability and productivity.
- Conduct routine inspections of mechanical systems, pipelines, pumps, valves, bearings, and gearboxes.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, equipment history records, work orders, and technical compliance reports.
- Ensure all engineering activities strictly adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Relevant professional engineering certifications or memberships are a distinct advantage.
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of hands-on maintenance experience within pharmaceutical, FMCG, or heavy manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in industrial equipment troubleshooting and reliability-centered maintenance.
- Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments and stringent safety standards.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous technical development within a multinational healthcare leader.
- Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits.