Dubai Production Engineer: Process Optimization & Planning

Uae Job Alert; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Dubai, UAE is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations, improve production processes, and ensure efficient delivery of high-quality products. The role emphasizes production planning, process optimization, engineering support, cost reduction, quality improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of relevant experience in production engineering, manufacturing, production planning, or industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–6 years of relevant work experience in production engineering, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Practical knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Experience with manufacturing process improvement and production coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production activities to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure products are manufactured according to required quality and delivery standards.
• Track and control Work in Progress (WIP) throughout the production process.
• Monitor sub-store inventory and coordinate material availability to support uninterrupted production.
• Identify potential production delays and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Optimize the use of production equipment, materials, manpower, and other resources.
• Implement process improvement initiatives to increase production capacity and reduce operational costs.
• Develop and promote standardized production methods and best practices.
• Provide engineering support to production and maintenance teams to maintain reliable plant operations.
• Assist in identifying equipment and process-related issues affecting production.
• Work with relevant teams to investigate technical problems and implement effective solutions.
• Support equipment optimization and improvements to minimize production downtime.
• Evaluate production performance and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Investigate production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Recommend practical corrective and preventive actions to improve productivity and reliability.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Support initiatives designed to reduce manufacturing and operational costs without compromising product quality.
• Identify opportunities to minimize material waste, equipment downtime, and inefficient processes.
• Develop clear operating instructions and equipment specifications where required.
• Ensure production processes meet defined quality standards and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to production team members.
• Help employees understand production procedures, operating standards, and safety requirements.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning, productivity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve production capacity, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Participate in 5S activities and workplace organization initiatives.
• Coordinate with the safety team to maintain an organized, safe, and efficient production environment.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Stay updated on product specifications, manufacturing technologies, engineering practices, and modern production processes.
• Apply relevant engineering knowledge to improve manufacturing performance.
• Keep up with new technologies and industry best practices related to production engineering.

Skills

Production Planning

Production Scheduling

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Production Coordination

WIP Management

Inventory Monitoring

Root Cause Analysis

Cost Reduction

Quality Improvement

Engineering Support

5S and CI

Production Problem Solving

Equipment Optimization

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Unknown company in Dubai, UAE is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations, improve production processes, and ensure efficient delivery of high-quality products. The role emphasizes production planning, process optimization, engineering support, cost reduction, quality improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of relevant experience in production engineering, manufacturing, production planning, or industrial