Mechanical Engineer

Shalina Healthcare is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa. For the last 35 years, we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products across various therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and nutrition. We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job ID: JOB-740
Location: Ogun

Job Description

• The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mechanical equipment, utilities, and production systems within the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• The role ensures equipment availability, safety, efficiency, and compliance with GMP, SOPs, EHS requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain and repair pharmaceutical production equipment, including mixers, granulators, tablet presses, capsule machines, coating machines, packing equipment, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and other mechanical systems.
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of new equipment and machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and productivity.
• Conduct routine inspection of machines, mechanical systems, pipelines, pumps, valves, bearings, gearboxes, and other components.
• Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, work orders, and technical reports.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved SOPs, GMP, and safety procedures.
• Participate in equipment breakdown analysis, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Assist in developing and reviewing preventive maintenance schedules and checklists.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional engineering certification or relevant membership is an added advantage.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within pharmaceutical, FMCG, manufacturing environments.
• Practical experience in industrial equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with GMP-regulated manufacturing equipment is highly desirable.