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  • Posted: Mar 31, 2026
    Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
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    KAPA is a leading manufacture of edible oils, margarine, baking powder, detergent powder such as toss, laundry and toilet soaps and glycerine.
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    Mechanical Engineer

    PURPOSE

    • Looking for a Mechanical Engineer Lead mechanical maintenance, oversee upgrades, ensure compliance, and drive reliability and efficiency.

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. 
    • EBK registered or eligible.
    • 4-6 years' experience in manufacturing/refinery; food processing experience a plus.
    • Proficient in design and maintenance tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
    • Experience in industrial machinery maintenance and reliability systems.

    SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

    • Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
    • Strong team leadership and coordination skills.
    • Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
    • Attention to food quality and hygiene standards
    • Cost-conscious approach to resource and energy use
    • Experience in edible oil refining and edible food processing plants
    • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability improvement methodologies
    • Experience with ERP/CMMS (maintenance planning systems)
    • Reports To: Maintenance Manager

    KEY OUTPUTS / TASKS

    • Lead mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of refining, pumping, heating, and packaging systems.
    • Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
    • Oversee installation, commissioning, upgrades, and CAPEX for machinery and production lines.
    • Ensure compliance with food safety, manufacturing, environmental, and regulatory standards.
    • Coordinate with production, QA, and operations to maintain throughput, quality, and cost targets.
    • Manage spare parts, maintenance records, and service documentation.
    • Train, mentor, and supervise maintenance staff and junior engineers.
    • Drive reliability, continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
    • Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term mechanical solutions.
    • Optimize equipment performance through analytics, KPIs, and mechanical integrity practices.
    • Lead cross-functional projects and implement new technologies to enhance efficiency.
    • Coordinate with suppliers and contractors and report on maintenance performance and trends.
    • This position is for KENYAN NATIONALS ONLY.

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    Method of Application

    If interested please send your CV/Resume to hr@kapa-oil.com by Thursday 2nd April 2026

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