Mechanical Process Technologist

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants is seeking a Mechanical Process Technologist in Dubai. The role involves monitoring and maintaining mechanical equipment, creating technical drawings using CAD/AutoCAD, and collaborating with teams to optimize production processes. Suitable candidates should have a diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing. A strong commitment to safety and quality standards is required, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in plastics, textiles, and extrusion.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance best practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and mechanical equipment to achieve targets.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Create technical drawings using CAD software for various projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting production machinery

Proficiency in CAD software

Project management basics

Excellent problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, an international manufacturing company is looking for a Mechanical Process Technologist. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and assisting with maintaining mechanical and production equipment (extrusion lines, texturising machines, wrapping lines, and ancillary machinery) to ensure efficient operation, compliance with safety standards, and consistent product quality. Approximately 30-40% of the role will involve reviewing, updating, and creating technical drawings, layouts, and schematics using CAD/Solidworks or similar software. You will provide technical drawings and layouts for projects, factory improvements, maintenance planning, and all operational areas within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and monitor production and mechanical equipment to achieve production & waste targets.
• Identify reasons and solutions for downtime & waste.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using Root Cause Analysis techniques such as 4M.
• Review, update, and create technical drawings (mechanical layouts, P&IDs, assembly drawings) using AutoCAD or similar software (30-40% of time allocation).
• Form part of the process engineering team and provide technical layouts and drawings to support projects, factory expansions, and process improvements.
• Assist in project management activities, including planning, coordination with contractors, and documentation.
• Support the maintenance team in developing structured workflows, data tracking (e.g., MTBF, MTTR), spare parts management, and systematic preventive maintenance programmes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logbooks, and digital documentation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to optimise processes and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental protocols.
• Participate and conduct continuous improvement initiatives and training.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in plastics, textiles, extrusion, or continuous production processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot production machinery.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Proven experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent) for creating and modifying technical drawings.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with project management basics (planning, scheduling, coordination) is an advantage.
• Experience implementing or using CMMS systems (e.g., Fiix, UpKeep, SAP PM, Business Central) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem‑solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Good computer literacy (MS Office, data analysis; MS Project advantageous).