Summary
Julphar is seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the reliable operation of pharmaceutical production equipment in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The role covers preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will maintain GMP and safety compliance, prepare maintenance documentation, coordinate with Production, QA and Engineering, and support audits and spare-parts planning. A mechanical diploma and 3–5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing maintenance experience are required, along with knowledge of GMP and hands-on experience with OSD equipment.
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At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.
Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.
Job Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance for Equipment is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of pharmaceutical production equipment in compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as:
- Tablet Manufacturing Equipment (Solid Dosage)
- Liquid Manufacturing Equipment (Syrups / Suspensions)
- Cream / Ointment Manufacturing Equipment (Semi-Solid Dosage)
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support equipment qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety standards.
- Prepare and review maintenance SOPs and documentation.
- Coordinate with Production, QA, and Engineering departments for maintenance planning and shutdown schedules.
- Monitor spare parts inventory and initiate procurement requests when required.
- Participate in internal and external audits and address maintenance-related observations.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
Qualifications:
- Mechanical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience with OSD manufacturing equipment.
- Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Key Competencies:
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- GMP Compliance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Documentation & Reporting
- Teamwork & Coordination
- Safety Awareness
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.Julphar.net to read more about us and the journey of Julphar