Plant Engineer

DRAKA Philippines Inc.; Mimaropa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DRAKA Philippines Inc. is seeking a Plant Equipment Reliability & Asset Management Engineer to lead maintenance strategies across manufacturing equipment and utilities.

You will drive preventive, predictive, and condition-based programs to maximize uptime and reduce downtime losses. You will supervise root-cause analyses, CAPA, and capital projects, coordinate with production, quality, and facilities, and ensure compliance with EHS and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in mechanical/electrical/industrial/mechatronics engineering
• PRC licensed professional engineer required
• Minimum 3-5 years in plant/maintenance/engineering or facility management
• Experience in cable manufacturing, extrusion, plastics, metal, automotive, electronics preferred
• Experience managing utilities, facility systems, and capital projects
• Proven track record in equipment reliability and maintenance improvement programs
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems
• Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance systems
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance
• Strong understanding of OEE, TPM, and asset management principles
• Proficient in problem-solving methods: RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, CAPA
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs
• Project management and budget control experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability, reliability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and utilities
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs
• Monitor equipment performance, breakdown trends, and downtime losses
• Lead root-cause investigations for major equipment failures
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve machine reliability
• Establish spare parts management and lifecycle plans
• Support TPM initiatives to maximize equipment effectiveness
• Coordinate maintenance and inspection of facility infrastructure
• Support sustainability and environmental improvement programs
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to improve productivity and process capability
• Participate in troubleshooting and process optimization
• Support qualification activities and process validation
• Identify opportunities for automation and digitalisation
• Aim to reduce waste, scrap, rework and losses
• Monitor and report engineering/performance indicators
• Ensure compliance with EHS and safety standards
• Maintain engineering documentation and audit readiness
• Participate in audits and CAPA closures

Skills

OEE & TPM

Reliability Engineering

Asset Management

SAP PM

Preventive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Project Management

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Mechatronics)

PRC Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Plant Equipment Reliability & Asset Management

• Ensure availability, reliability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and utilities.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance, breakdown trends, and downtime losses.
• Lead root cause investigations for major equipment failures and recurring issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve machine reliability.
• Establish critical spare parts management and equipment lifecycle plans.
• Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives to maximize equipment effectiveness.

Utilities & Facility Management

• Manage plant utility systems including:
• Compressors
• Plastic Extrusion Machine and its assembly
• Chiller
• Granulator Machine
• Cable Cutting Machine
• Polishing Machines

• Cooling systems
• Electrical distribution systems
• Water systems
• Fire protection systems
• HVAC systems
• Forklift
• Monitor utility consumption and drive energy-efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure adequate capacity of utilities to support current operations and future expansion.
• Coordinate maintenance and inspection activities for facility infrastructure.
• Support sustainability and environmental improvement programs.

Capital Projects & Plant Expansion

• Prepare feasibility studies and business justifications for capital investments.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Manage installation, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance of new equipment.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders during project execution.
• Support new production lines, capacity expansion initiatives, and product transfer projects.
• Ensure successful project completion within approved budget and timeline.

Manufacturing Process Support

• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to improve productivity, yield, and process capability.
• Participate in troubleshooting production issues and process optimization activities.
• Support process validation and qualification activities.
• Identify opportunities for automation and digitalisation.
• Assist in reducing waste, scrap, rework, and production losses.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Monitor and report key engineering and maintenance performance indicators.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure engineering activities comply with company EHS requirements.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, and facility safety standards.

Quality & Management System Compliance

• Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and other applicable management system requirements.
• Ensure engineering documentation remains accurate and audit-ready.
• Participate in internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits.
• Support closure of engineering-related corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain technical drawings, equipment documentation, maintenance records, and engineering standards.

QUALIFICATION:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PRC Licensed Engineer) required.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in plant engineering, maintenance engineering, manufacturing engineering, or facility management.
• Experience in cable manufacturing, extrusion, plastics, metal, automotive, electronics, or related industries preferred.
• Experience managing utilities, facility systems, and capital projects.
• Proven experience in equipment reliability and maintenance improvement programs.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
• Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Strong understanding of OEE, TPM, Reliability Engineering, and Asset Management principles.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies:
  • RCA
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • Fishbone Analysis
  • FMEA
  • CAPA
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Project management and budget control experience.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Hands-on approach with strong shopfloor engagement and technical presence.