Cadet Shift Engineer (CABUYAO, LAGUNA)

RAM Food Products Inc.; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

RAM Food Products Inc. is seeking a Cadet Shift Engineer to support daily operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant equipment and utilities.

You will work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and uphold safety standards. The role offers hands-on engineering experience, involvement in 5S and continuous improvement programs, and opportunities to contribute to cost-reduction and energy-saving

Qualifications

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset with initiative and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment and utilities; support preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Provide engineering support during production operations and coordinate with plant staff.
• Assist in root cause analysis and drive improvement initiatives for reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure safety, GMP, food safety, and environmental compliance; participate in safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update CMMS/equipment history.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

Initiative and accountability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering

Fresh graduates welcome

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Cadet Shift Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant equipment and utilities. The role provides hands‑on engineering experience by assisting in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, maintaining safety standards, and supporting production requirements. The Cadet Shift Engineer works closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining production equipment, utilities, and facilities.
• Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation issues.
• Ensure timely resolution of equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Assist in equipment inspections and condition monitoring activities.

Production Support

• Provide engineering support during production operations.
• Coordinate with production personnel to address equipment-related concerns.
• Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in startup, shutdown, and changeover activities.

Asset Reliability

• Support implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
• Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Assist in developing improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Help monitor key maintenance performance indicators.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, GMP, food safety, and environmental requirements.
• Participate in safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Promote safe work practices at all times.
• Ensure proper use of tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare maintenance reports, work orders, and equipment records.
• Update maintenance management systems and equipment history.
• Document equipment failures, repairs, and corrective actions.

Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Support engineering projects involving equipment installation, modification, or improvement.
• Participate in cost-reduction, energy-saving, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to 5S and continuous improvement programs within the engineering department.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Technical Competencies

• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, conveyors, compressors, boilers, and production equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance principles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in FMCG Industry is a must!

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Initiative and accountability.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing plant environment.
• May require overtime, weekend, and holiday work depending on operational requirements.
• Frequent exposure to production areas, machinery, utilities, and maintenance activities.