Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Provide day-to-day supervisory and execution support for mechanical systems and production equipment across the tile manufacturing process
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical failures, downtime events, and recurring equipment issues
• Help establish preventive and predictive maintenance routines for critical equipment, utilities, and production assets
• Support commissioning, start-up, and scale-up activities in a FOAK environment, helping to translate development work into reliable plant operation
• Partner with Operations and Quality teams to improve equipment performance, uptime, process stability, and product consistency
• Drive structured continuous improvement initiatives using data, operator feedback, and practical floor-based observations
• Promote and embed 5S, good manufacturing practices, and disciplined ways of working throughout the production area
• Contribute to waste reduction, line efficiency, and standardization efforts as production scales
• With the Director of Projects and an EPC firm, act as Biomason’s lead Mechanical Engineer supporting the development of FEL3 and Detailed Engineering design packages including participation in and review of Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangements (GAs), Basis of Design (BoD) documents, equipment specification and selection, and HAZOP
• Support the commissioning and startup of the commercial facility through participation in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at vendor sites as needed and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at the facility
• Provide on-site technical leadership during the "boots-on-the-ground" commissioning phase, troubleshooting mechanical, thermal, or other deviations in real-time
• Bridge the gap between EPC firms and internal operations to ensure a seamless handover
• Support the development of SOPs, technical work instructions, equipment care standards, and troubleshooting guides
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams on equipment modifications, installation work, and performance improvements
• Serve as a visible, hands-on member of the leadership team and help build a strong safety and performance culture on site

• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, maintenance engineering, plant leadership, or a similar industrial role
• Strong experience in industrial process or manufacturing environments, ideally with automated or semi-automated production equipment
• Experience supporting production start-ups, greenfield projects, FOAK environments, or first-time industrial implementation is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems, equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and structured troubleshooting
• Experience with 5S, good manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement in a production setting
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, equipment layouts, P&IDs, and supplier documentation
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance technical depth and operational urgency
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex, detail-oriented projects and ensure disciplined follow-up through execution
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work across functions and cultures
• Structured, practical, and data-informed approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to help build stable and scalable ways of working in a growing manufacturing environment
• Focus on safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainable long-term plant performance
• Proactive, practical, and motivated by solving real industrial challenges
• Thrive in a hands-on environment where systems and routines are still being built
• Fluency in English is essential
• Motivation should stem from contributing to an organization that prioritizes sustainability and innovation within the cement industry

Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis methodologies, and continuous improvement practices is an advantage

• Competitive salary and comparable benefits
• Part of a team with colleagues based in Ikast, Denmark and a larger team based in the US
• Part of an innovative team with different cultural backgrounds
• Culture of entrepreneurship, creativity, and future focused strategies
• Unique opportunity to make a difference and build a sustainable future