Automation & Engineering Lead

Bridge Talent Management

Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: K 400000 - 400000

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation & Engineering Lead (Expatriate) to provide strategic and hands-on leadership within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will oversee engineering operations across multiple production lines ensuring optimal equipment performance reliability and efficiency.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving operational excellence minimizing downtime and implementing automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall plant productivity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership & Plant Reliability

Lead and manage the engineering function across multiple production lines.
Ensure high equipment reliability and plant availability through effective maintenance strategies.
Implement best practices in preventive predictive and corrective maintenance.

2. Automation & Technical Expertise

Provide advanced expertise in electrical instrumentation and automation systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and equipment issues.
Maintain automation backups and accurate technical documentation.

3. Maintenance Optimization

Drive predictive and proactive maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.
Improve key metrics such as MTTR and MTBF.
Maintain detailed maintenance and performance records.

4. Operational Performance & Efficiency

Support production teams to achieve efficiency targets (85%).
Identify bottlenecks and implement engineering solutions to improve throughput.
Ensure minimal process wastage and optimal resource utilization.

5. Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for breakdowns and process failures.
Implement corrective and preventive actions.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen and process optimization.

6. Spares & Vendor Management

Oversee engineering spares inventory to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Manage vendor relationships and support supplier evaluation and development.

7. Project Management & Plant Development

Lead engineering projects including upgrades automation improvements and new installations.
Ensure timely delivery of projects within budget and technical specifications.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Electronic Instrumentation or Automation Engineering.
812 years experience in FMCG manufacturing or beverage bottling operations.
Strong hands-on experience with automated production lines (bottling experience is an added advantage).
Proven expertise in automation systems instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting.
Experience in predictive maintenance and reliability engineering.

Required Skills:

Strong automation and control systems expertise Analytical thinking and root cause analysis skills Leadership and team management capability Problem-solving and decision-making skills Project management expertise Continuous improvement mindset Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Electronic Instrumentation or Automation Engineering.

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Automation & Engineering Lead (Expatriate) to provide strategic and hands-on leadership within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will oversee engineering operations across multiple production lines ensuring optimal equipment performance relia...