Spare Parts & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job title : Spare Parts & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Summary

• The Spare Parts & Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end management of spare parts, including specification, procurement coordination, inventory control, storage optimization, and utilization monitoring.
• The role ensures critical spare parts availability while optimizing inventory levels and costs.
• In addition, the engineer will lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects aimed at improving equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and operational performance.
• The position also requires developing strong relationships with equipment suppliers, identifying new suppliers, and implementing improved systems and processes for spare parts and maintenance management.

Key Responsibilities Spare Parts Management:

• Manage the full lifecycle of spare parts from identification and specification through procurement, storage, and utilization.
• Define and maintain critical spare parts lists for production and facility equipment.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure availability of essential spare parts and prevent equipment downtime.
• Monitor spare parts consumption and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Develop and maintain spare parts catalogues, technical specifications, and documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely purchasing and delivery of spare parts.
• Optimize storage systems and inventory organization in the spare parts warehouse.
• Implement and maintain spare parts tracking systems (ERP/CMMS).
• Conduct periodic inventory audits and reconciliation.

Supplier Management & Technical Sourcing:

• Develop and maintain relationships with equipment manufacturers and spare parts suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to improve quality, availability, and cost competitiveness.
• Request quotations and evaluate technical compliance of spare parts.
• Support procurement during technical negotiations with suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers for technical support, troubleshooting, and equipment improvements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, spare parts management, and equipment reliability.
• Implement process improvements using engineering and reliability principles.
• Develop better systems for spare parts tracking, planning, and forecasting.
• Analyze equipment failures and propose engineering solutions to reduce recurrence.
• Support implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.

Engineering Projects:

• Participate in engineering projects related to equipment upgrades, modifications, or installations.
• Support equipment improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors during project execution.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and project updates.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Spare parts availability for critical equipment
• Inventory accuracy and optimization
• Reduction in equipment downtime due to spare parts shortages
• Cost savings through improved sourcing and inventory management
• Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Supplier performance and response time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 37 years of experience in maintenance engineering, spare parts management, or reliability engineering in an industrial environment.
• Experience working with spare parts and maintenance management system in addition to AutoCAD .
• Strong technical understanding of industrial equipment and spare parts.

Skills & Competencies:

• Spare parts lifecycle management
• Supplier relationship management
• Inventory and warehouse optimization
• Engineering problem solving and root cause analysis
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Project coordination and technical documentation
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Effective communication and supplier negotiation skills.