Mechanical Process Technologist

About the role

An international manufacturing company based in Dubai is looking for a Mechanical Process Technologist. The role covers monitoring, troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical and production equipment (extrusion lines, texturising machines, wrapping lines and ancillary machinery) so that operations run efficiently, safely and with consistent product quality. About 30-40% of the time is spent on technical drawings, layouts and schematics.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and monitor production and mechanical equipment to meet production and waste targets, and identify causes and solutions for downtime and waste.
• Carry out routine inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance and rapid troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems using Root Cause Analysis methods such as 4M.
• Create and update technical drawings (mechanical layouts, P&IDs, assembly drawings) using AutoCAD or similar software, about 30-40% of the time.
• Provide technical layouts and drawings for projects, factory expansions and process improvements, and assist in project management, contractor coordination and documentation.
• Help the maintenance team build workflows, data tracking (MTBF, MTTR), spare parts management and preventive maintenance programmes, and keep maintenance records and logbooks.
• Work with production, engineering and quality teams, follow health, safety and environmental protocols, and take part in continuous improvement and training.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or industry, preferably in plastics, textiles, extrusion or continuous production.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven ability to troubleshoot production machinery.
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g. Fiix, UpKeep, SAP PM, Business Central) is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics and manuals.
• CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Preventive and corrective maintenance knowledge.
• Basic project management (planning, scheduling, coordination) is an advantage.
• Good computer literacy (MS Office, data analysis; MS Project advantageous).