Open-Die Forging Process Engineer: Optimize & Innovate

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company is seeking a Forging Process Engineer to join the Process Engineering Division in Saudi Arabia. You will develop, validate, and improve open-die forging processes to achieve deformation, grain flow, dimensional accuracy, and productive targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical/ mechanical disciplines and at least 3 years of experience in open-die forging, including large-part work (20 tons+).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in open-die forging processes in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic press operations and metallurgical principles.
• Experience with large-part open-die forging (20 tons and above).

Responsibilities

• Prepare forging routes, heating parameters, and handling instructions.
• Develop WI, SOPs, and Travelers for open-die forging production.
• Define forging windows, deformation ratios, and control points.
• Define ingot heating plans and open-die operation sequences.
• Develop MPS with commercial feasibility considerations.
• Support forging process optimization through simulation data.
• Investigate laps, cracks, and dimensional issues; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with melting, heat treatment, machining, QA, and production teams.
• Provide technical support for prototype production and first article production.
• Drive continuous improvement of forging processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Safety regulations

Hydraulic press operations

Metallurgical principles

Open-die forging experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science

Job description

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company is seeking a Forging Process Engineer to join the Process Engineering Division in Saudi Arabia. You will develop, validate, and improve open-die forging processes to achieve deformation, grain flow, dimensional accuracy, and productive targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical/ mechanical disciplines and at least 3 years of experience in open-die forging, including large-part work (20 tons+).