Engineering Assistant Manager

HRTX; Danao; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Danao, Cebu is looking for an Engineering Assistant Manager to oversee day-to-day plant engineering operations. This role requires at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. The successful candidate will manage maintenance activities, drive improvements in preventive maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong leadership skills and knowledge in refrigeration and electrical systems are essential. A full onsite work setup is provided.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• Preferably a licensed engineer.
• Experience in Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, electrical power systems, water/steam systems, and rotating equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of plant engineering.
• Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
• Evaluate daily monitoring tasks performed by Engineering Technicians.
• Manage purchasing and inventory control of spare parts.
• Lead pre-bid and bidding processes.
• Ensure availability of critical utilities and support systems for uninterrupted production.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audits (safety, environmental, health).
• Lead pre-bid and bidding processes; coordinate with contractors and suppliers; review third-party activities.
• Manage purchasing and inventory control of spare parts with proper documentation.
• Plan and schedule work orders and maintenance activities for direct reports.

Skills

Knowledge in refrigeration

Communication skills

Leadership capability

High stress tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in any Engineering field

Job description

Position Title: Engineering Assistant Manager
Work Location: Danao, Cebu
Work Setup: Full Onsite
Schedule: Monday to Friday | Morning Shift
Budget: Open

Job Overview

The Engineering Assistant Manager oversees day-to-day plant engineering operations, ensuring that utilities, equipment, and support systems are operating efficiently and reliably. The role supervises maintenance activities, drives improvements in preventive maintenance programs, manages engineering resources, and ensures compliance with regulatory and audit requirements to support uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of plant engineering, including refrigeration, compressed air, electrical power, steam systems, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure all preventive maintenance tasks are completed effectively and according to plan.
• Recommend updates or changes to preventive maintenance work orders, schedules, and processes.
• Evaluate daily monitoring tasks performed by Engineering Technicians and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in equipment troubleshooting, system upgrades, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure availability of critical utilities and support systems required for smooth and continuous plant production.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements (structural, wastewater, fire protection, environmental, health, and safety standards).
• Lead and oversee pre-bid and bidding processes; evaluate and coordinate with contractors and suppliers; review and audit third-party project activities.
• Manage purchasing and inventory control of spare parts and ensure proper documentation.
• Plan and schedule work orders and maintenance activities for direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in any Engineering field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• Preferably a licensed engineer.
• Knowledge in refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, electrical power systems, water/steam systems, compressed air supply, and rotating equipment maintenance.
• Experience in Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) or similar maintenance frameworks.
• Strong communication skills, high stress tolerance, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to recommend or implement policy improvements, new methods, or new systems impacting engineering or operations.