TPM Engineer

TPM Engineer

Ecolab

Victoria, Romania

What you’ll do:

• Support the implementation of the site TPM strategy, in line with business objectives, the TPM master plan and TPM certification requirements (Bronze/Silver).
• Translate TPM concepts into daily operational practices at shop‑floor level.
• Support the development, deployment and effective operation of TPM pillars.
• Support the identification and analysis of operational losses (safety, quality, productivity, cost).
• Support the implementation of solutions to eliminate losses and track their effectiveness.
• Apply and promote structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g. 5 Why, Kaizen).
• Facilitate training sessions on TPM methodologies and tools (e.g. Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Provide hands‑on support to teams in applying the acquired knowledge.
• Contribute to increasing the TPM competence level at shop‑floor level.
• Support the definition and follow‑up of action plans.
• Support the implementation and effective running of daily and weekly TPM meetings and Daily Management routines, helping teams visualise performance, identify deviations and define concrete actions.
• Support the implementation and sustainment of 5S and visual management practices.
• Develop and promote the use of standards as a daily way of working.
• Actively participate in TPM self‑assessments and gap analyses, supporting the definition of improvement plans.
• Support the preparation of documentation required for internal TPM assessments and external TPM certifications, contributing to the demonstration of TPM system maturity during audits.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams and support functions (Quality, SHE, Engineering).
• Ensure continuous shop‑floor feedback regarding implementation barriers, TPM understanding level and improvement opportunities.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related).
• 3+ years of experience in a production or industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of TPM/Lean Manufacturing and industrial equipment.
• Experience with problem-solving methods (RCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) and KPIs.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on, results-oriented mindset with the ability to influence across teams.
• Conversational level of English.