Plant Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment, utilities, facilities, and production support systems. The role drives operational excellence through proactive maintenance strategies, equipment optimization, plant infrastructure development, capital project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives that support productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety objectives.
 

The Plant Engineer acts as the technical lead for plant engineering activities and works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, and external contractors to ensure sustainable plant performance while supporting current and future business growth.

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 digitalization.
• Assist in reducing waste, scrap, rework, and production losses.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, RESET, A3, 5S, and Operational Excellence projects.
• Conduct data analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Improve equipment utilization, OEE, and plant efficiency.
• Drive cost reduction and energy-saving initiatives.
• Monitor and report key engineering and maintenance performance indicators.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure engineering activities comply with company EHS requirements.
• Lead risk assessments for equipment, facilities, and engineering projects.
• Promote safe work practices across plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, and facility safety standards.
• Support investigation of safety incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and fire safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and environmental requirements.

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.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Evaluate and manage engineering contractors and service providers.
• Monitor contractor performance related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensure contractor compliance with company policies and safety requirements.
• Support supplier audits and technical assessments when required.
• Review and approve technical proposals and engineering solutions.

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 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.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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