About the job
Background: B&S Produce Uganda was established in 2013.
The main plant is located at Bombo Luwero District Uganda, Nyimbwa – Gulu Highway with its Main office Located at Forest Mall Lugogo Bypass Unit 48. Produce dealt includes; coffee beans, G-nuts, kidney beans, maize, Sesame, Sorghum, Soya Beans, fresh vegetables, and fruits.

We are looking for interested qualified candidates to fill in the following vacancies advertised below:

Purpose:
Mechanical engineer play a pivotal role in the design, research, build, test, and improve mechanical and electrical devices, equipment, and systems.

Responsibilities
• : Design, develop, and optimize mechanical components and systems. Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation to support manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed design specifications.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team.
• Provide specialist technical/engineering advice and guidance to management on the operation and maintenance of plant/equipment ensuring highest safety standards.
• Proactively monitor, review and analyses plant and equipment performance and provide feedback to management, identifying opportunities to maximize production and performance and share best practice.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe and effective manner that satisfy statutory and Company standards and that no hazardous incidents or events occur.
• Prepare reports relating to equipment performance and compliance to meet local and international standards.
• Provide technical support and Technical training to Plant technicians and engineers and also participate in operating machine during production.
• Provide technical support to marketing for bids and proposals. Perform any other duties as required by management.

Qualifications
• BSc. or MSc. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Science Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical design and engineering, preferably in agricultural machinery or similar industries.
• Production Process Techniques or technologies. Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control procedures.
• Experience & familiarity with agricultural sector practices and technologies is an added advantage.
• Capable of solving complex engineering problems and implementing new ideas which improves efficiency and reduce waste.
• Knowledge or familiarity with machinery is preferable. Skills with Microsoft Suite of Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).

Qualified interested candidates who meet the above requirements can submit their letter of interest including updated CV (Maximum 3 pages) to [email protected] and copy to [email protected] not later than Wednesday 5:00 PM 24th January 2024.

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position.

Important notes:
1. Academic documents are not required at this stage (This requirement will be coordinated in the separate communication to only successful the shortlisted applicants).
2. No consideration will be made on application received after the deadline.