Mechanical Engineer

Would you like to join a global growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values trust and be trusted achieve together renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Learn more about us as a workplace are now looking for a Mechanical Engineer. This position is located in Johor Bahru Malaysia.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for capital investment projects MOP projects and plant improvement initiatives. Develop and review mechanical concepts equipment layouts technical specifications engineering drawings and project documentation
• Coordinate suppliers contractors consultants and internal stakeholders throughout design procurement construction installation commissioning startup and handover. Review technical proposals contractor designs installation plans and mechanical interfaces with other engineering disciplines
• Coordinate civil and structural works associated with assigned projects including foundations equipment supports platforms building modifications drainage and related construction interfaces
• Coordinate mechanical piping utility civil electrical and automation interfaces to ensure safe and effective project execution. Participate in inspections acceptance tests commissioning punch-list closure and operational handover. Act as Project Manager for assigned MOP projects ensuring delivery in line with approved safety quality scope schedule cost and business objectives
• Provide technical support for mechanical breakdowns equipment reliability issues and business-critical maintenance activities. Support preventive predictive and corrective maintenance for mechanical equipment and utility systems
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions. Work with the Factory Service Team Leader to prioritize assigned maintenance activities and support plant reliability objectives. Support spare-parts evaluation equipment lifecycle management obsolescence planning and maintenance improvement initiatives
• Ensure project and maintenance activities comply with company safety environmental engineering and contractor-management requirements. Participate in risk assessments design reviews machinery safety reviews and safe commissioning activities
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings equipment records specifications calculations inspection records and project files. Ensure drawings and technical documents are updated after modifications and properly handed over to the Factory Service team. Apply appropriate document control and engineering change-management practices

Who you are

• You have bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• You have minimum five years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering industrial projects manufacturing engineering or maintenance engineering
• You have experience in project execution civil and mechanical construction coordination equipment installation commissioning and contractor management
• You have hands-on experience with production equipment rotating equipment pumps piping utilities and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• You have experience with engineering drawings CAD tools and technical document management

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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