Senior Executive - Machine Engineer

Role summary

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The Senior Executive – Machine Engineer is expected to manage, maintain, and improve machinery and engineering systems within a MAS Holdings manufacturing facility. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or related Engineering, together with several years of experience in industrial machinery, garment manufacturing, automation, or plant engineering. The role requires strong troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, project management, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate should be able to reduce machine downtime, improve equipment reliability, support production targets, maintain safety standards, and coordinate effectively with production, maintenance, and technical teams. Knowledge of maintenance systems, engineering documentation, lean manufacturing, and workplace health and safety would be advantageous.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s largest apparel and textile technology companies, headquartered in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1987, the group operates across apparel manufacturing, design, product development, wearable technology, and related services, with facilities and partnerships in several countries. MAS supplies leading international fashion and sportswear brands and is widely recognized for innovation, ethical manufacturing, sustainability, and advanced product development. Its businesses employ a large workforce across Sri Lanka and overseas, offering careers in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, technology, quality, merchandising, and corporate functions. The company promotes professional development, teamwork, diversity, and responsible business practices. A machine engineering position at MAS would generally provide exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations, modern production equipment, continuous improvement programs, and internationally benchmarked industrial standards.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel manufacturing, engineering, IT, tourism, logistics, finance, healthcare, and export-oriented industries. Colombo and nearby areas have the strongest concentration of professional jobs, while industrial zones and manufacturing plants operate in several regional locations. The country has a warm tropical climate, relatively affordable living costs, diverse food, beautiful beaches, mountains, wildlife, and a strong cultural heritage influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. Daily life is generally community-oriented, with English commonly used in business alongside Sinhala and Tamil. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate employment visa or residence authorization sponsored and supported by their employer; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation commonly involves arranging accommodation, health insurance, banking, transport, and document legalization. Salaries may be lower than in Western markets, but local living costs can also be considerably lower.