HEAD OF ENGINEERING

Job Description : HEAD OF ENGINEERING DUBAI a leading UAE-based food manufacturing company specializing in dairy and value-added food products. Your Role: The Head of Engineering will oversee all technical, maintenance, and engineering functions within a dairy processing and packaging facility. The role ensures plant reliability, efficiency, and safety through proactive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the engineering and maintenance teams for dairy production facilities. Design and implement preventive and predictive maintenance systems. Oversee installation, commissioning, and optimization of dairy processing and packaging equipment. Manage capital projects (CAPEX) including design, vendor selection, budgeting, and execution. Ensure operational excellence in utilities management – refrigeration, boilers, steam, water treatment, and HVAC. Drive energy optimization, equipment reliability, and cost efficiency. Maintain compliance with all safety, food hygiene, and regulatory standards. Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective measures for equipment breakdowns. Support production and QA teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant operations. Build technical capabilities across the engineering team through training and mentoring. Your Profile: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred). Minimum 10 + years of engineering management experience in dairy, food & beverage, or FMCG plants. Strong understanding of dairy processing technologies (pasteurization, homogenization, filling, packaging). Proven track record in managing CAPEX projects and maintenance teams. Expertise in automation systems (PLC/SCADA) and process control. Sound knowledge of utilities, energy management, and safety protocols. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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