JD - Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical Engineering Background

Location: Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines

Company: Verta Bioenergy

About Us: Verta Bioenergy is a waste-to-energy startup focused on converting agricultural and municipal waste into biomass pellets for industrial applications. Backed by ENGIE Group, we are at the forefront of developing cost-competitive and sustainable energy solutions. As we scale our operations, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background to lead the setup, maintenance, and optimization of our production line.

Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, setting up, and managing the production line for biomass pellet manufacturing at our facility in Dasmariñas, Cavite. This includes end-to-end responsibilities such as defining requirements, procuring equipment, troubleshooting, performing maintenance and repairs, and ensuring a seamless transition to full-scale production. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background with hands-on experience in industrial equipment, production processes, and optimization strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Line Setup & Operations: • Design, plan, and implement the production line for pelletizing, drying, and crushing processes. • Oversee the installation, calibration, and commissioning of industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. • Ensure the production line operates efficiently and meets operational requirements and performance targets.

Equipment Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Repairs: • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment to minimize downtime. • Diagnose and resolve mechanical and technical issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted production. • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and reduce costs.

Equipment Selection & Procurement: • Identify, evaluate, and select industrial equipment required for the production process. • Manage procurement activities, negotiate with vendors, and ensure timely delivery of equipment. • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure equipment specifications align with production needs.

Production Optimization: • Analyze production workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance output quality. • Implement process improvements to optimize equipment performance and productivity.

Project Management: • Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for the manufacturing line setup and ongoing operations. • Ensure all project milestones are met, from initial requirements gathering to full-scale production. • Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress, challenges, and solutions.

Health, Safety, and Compliance: • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality requirements throughout the production process. • Implement best practices for safe and sustainable manufacturing operations.

Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial equipment setup, operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs. • Strong understanding of industrial machinery, including installation and technical problem-solving. • Proven experience managing end-to-end manufacturing processes, from equipment procurement to production. • Familiarity with manufacturing standards, safety regulations, and quality control practices. • Excellent project management and problem-solving skills. • Effective communication and collaboration abilities for working with internal teams and external vendors.

Preferred Skills: • Experience in biomass, waste-to-energy, or renewable energy industries. • Knowledge of automation and control systems in manufacturing. • Proficiency in CAD software and mechanical design tools.

What We Offer: • Opportunity to play a pivotal role in scaling an innovative startup. • A chance to contribute to sustainable energy solutions with tangible environmental impact. • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Location: This role is based in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Candidates must be willing to work on-site full-time.

How to apply: Apply through LinkedIn or message us through LinkedIn.