We are looking for a talented [Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical] to join us. At Hikma you ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.
If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mechanical Maintenance Operations
- Supervise mechanical maintenance of compression, coating, capsule filling, granulation, blistering, and packaging lines.
- Lead root cause analysis for mechanical failures.
- Ensure effective corrective and preventive maintenance implementation.
- Coordinate planned shutdown activities.
- Major Tasks & Technical Project Management
- Lead mechanical scope for new equipment transfer, erecting, installation and commissioning.
- Manage mechanical revamping, retrofitting, upgrading, and system modifications.
- Execute major overhauls and technical improvement projects.
- Review mechanical layouts and utility integration.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and technical solutions.
- Coordinate FAT/SAT and support qualification phases.
- Ensure alignment with production, quality, and safety standards.
- Preventive & Reliability Programs
- Develop and optimize preventive maintenance plans.
- Implement reliability-cantered maintenance strategies.
- GMP & Compliance
- Ensure maintenance activities meet GMP standards.
- Support deviation investigations and change control processes.
- Maintain equipment documentation and history records.
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise mechanical technicians and contractors.
- Plan manpower and maintenance scheduling.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Provide technical training and coaching.
We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:
- Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
- 2 5 years experience in pharmaceutical maintenance.
- Strong troubleshooting experience in high-speed production equipment.
- Experience managing equipment upgrades and revamping projects.
- Supervisory experience required.
- Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory environment.
Core Competencies
- Mechanical troubleshooting expertise.
- Technical project execution capability.
- Reliability-focused mindset.
- Leadership and team development.
- Strong planning and coordination skills.
