Senior Manufacturing Engineer

SKM Air Conditioning LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SKM Air Conditioning LLC in Sharjah is seeking a Production/Industrial Engineer to lead and optimize HVAC manufacturing processes. You will design and test tooling, plan workflows, and provide technical support to plant operations.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and VSM, with cross-functional collaboration to reduce waste, improve productivity, and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Production/Mechanical/Industrial) or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in HVAC manufacturing or related industry.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM and basic programming for machine operations.
• Proficient in Oracle ERP and AutoCAD; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Study and improve manufacturing routing time for HVAC models.
• Identify and eliminate Non-Value-Added activities in design and processes.
• Implement cross-functional team tasks to reduce scraps and improve productivity.
• Develop and implement lean practices: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and VSM.
• Support purchase, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis of product failures and implement corrective actions.
• Direct design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Coordinate inputs from internal and external customers to understand needs.
• Provide technical assistance and training for plant operations.
• Carry out special projects as required by Manufacturing Manager.

Job description

Job Description:

Main Scope:

Responsible for the implementation of HVAC manufacturing process and the provision of support in the design and/or testing of tooling equipment and/or planning the manufacturing process in a designated area of the manufacturing plant. Work is of technical nature where decisions are made within the limits of general practices and procedure, but where supervision is available to handle unusual situations.

Duties, Responsibilities & Authorities

• Study and improve the manufacturing routing time of various HVAC product models to ensure that all are in its optimum manufacturing process time.
• Analyses the HVAC product designs for best manufacturing process by identifying and eliminating the Non-Value-Added (NVA) activities.
• Implement Cross Functional Team (CFT) tasks to support in the reduction of scraps and the improvement of productivity and quality of product.
• Develop and implement the best Lean manufacturing practices which includes 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Value-stream Mapping (VSM).
• Supports the purchase, installation, and commissioning of new equipment associated with assigned area of the manufacturing plant
• Investigates and conduct root cause analysis of product failures – both internal and external customers, and ensure to implement necessary corrective action
• Directs the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes equipment for assigned areas of a plant.
• Provides technical support for specific plant operations
• Coordinates inputs from internal and external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
• Provides technical assistance and training for assigned plant operations.
• Ensure that manufacturing has accurate and detailed information on specifications to produce the part
• Carry out special projects as and when required by the Manufacturing Manager to meet the delivery requirements
• Any other tasks to be given by the Superior.

Core & Competitive Abilities Level

Education Level

• Degree in Engineering (Production/Mechanical/Industrial) or its equivalent

Knowledge

• Knowledgeable in practical applications of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Knowledgeable in machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) & basic programming skills for various machine operations and applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application, Oracle based ERP systems and AutoCad

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HVAC manufacturing or related industry.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Project Management Software tools.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to implement change practices
• Experience with Process Improvement.
• Ability to meet deadlines and works well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication Skills in English language (Arabic an advantage).
• Ability to understand complex information and assess requirements.

Requirements: