Mechanical Engineer ( Automotive & golf car )

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect company vehicles and golf carts, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and identify appropriate repairs.
• Plan, perform, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for engines, brakes, steering, suspension, and transmission systems, as applicable.
• Maintain electric golf carts, including batteries, chargers, wiring, motors, and controllers, in accordance with each model's specifications.
• Diagnose and repair gasoline-powered golf carts, if included in the company fleet.
• Develop maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs that affect operational availability or safety.
• Supervise technicians, assign tasks, and inspect completed work before vehicles return to service.
• Identify required spare parts and coordinate with the Purchasing and Stores teams to ensure availability and suitability.
• Maintain records of faults, repairs, maintenance costs, and recurring issues, and prepare regular fleet-status reports.
• Enforce workshop safety procedures, particularly when working with batteries and electrical systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; an automotive specialization is preferred.
• 10–15 years of hands-on experience in automotive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and workshop supervision.
• Proven experience maintaining golf carts; experience with the specific makes and models used by the company is preferred.
• Ability to use automotive diagnostic equipment and electrical testing tools, and to read technical diagrams.
• Experience in preventive maintenance planning, spare-parts management, and supervising technicians.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond to urgent breakdowns safely.