Mechanical Process Engineer

Lesaffre · Al Buhayrah, Egypt · Posted 2026-03-31

Lesaffre Egypt for yeast industries is an Egyptian joint stock company for producing baking yeasts and yeasts extract. We are 100% owned by the holding company and part of Middle East & Africa baking region.Lesaffre Egypt was established according to the Investment Guarantees and Incentives Law No. 8 of 1997, and registered in the Commercial Registry Office of Cairo Investment authority under No. 65570 on April, 14, 2013.Our main operational purpose is to establish, manufacture, and package yeasts, yeast derivatives, and yeasts extracts. These many forms and types are then used within food products, animal feed, bread-making and bread improvers, flavorings, colors, and enzymes.In October 2014, Lesaffre Egypt for yeasts industry (S.A.E) began effectively managing the acquired company.Lesaffre Egypt’s main office is located in the Giza Governorate of Sheikh Zayed City while the factory is placed in the Nubaryia Industrial Area of El Beheira Governorate. We also have a Baking Center and Logistics Warehouse in 6th of October City. Currently, We employ more than 200 individualResponsibilitiesJob DescriptionTo priorities a safe way of workingDiagnose and resolve mechanical issues, such as cavitation, seal failures, or clogged clarifiers. Support on Developing, implement, and oversee preventive/predictive maintenance programs for the mechanical equipmentLead the installation, testing, and startup of new equipment and systems. Accountable for closing the work ordersPerform the RCA of repeated problems with the stakeholdersSME for Process equipment’s by studying O&Ms and extract the required improvementsSupport on mechanical spare parts management program by identifying the classification of SP and the min/max stock for each. Adhere to the monthly mechanical maintenance budget and the spending plan. Propose the needed capex’s to the mechanical managerLead the installation, testing, and startup of new equipment and systems. Standards & Regulations Compliance with all regulatory rules applied within the Lesaffre EgyptPolicies, Systems, Processes & ProceduresCompile with all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service within timeframeKey Results Areas (KRA)Reduce the MTTRIncrease the MTBFReduce the number of unplanned stops (BDs)Compliance with regulations and effective implementation of standardsCompliance with company SOPQualifications🎓 EducationBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering💼 Professional Experience: Experience (2–4 years) across diverse industries:Food Industry. Heavy Equipment . High-Tech Packaging Industry. Additional InformationRole within the organizationReporting to: Mechanical Maintenance Managerjob Location:An Nubariyah, Beheira Governorate, Egypt

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