Production Engineer

Eaton; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A power management company is seeking a Production Engineer in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, responsible for leading production activities, improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost management. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with over 8 years of manufacturing experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This position involves coordinating with various teams to ensure efficient operations and process improvements, while adhering to strict safety protocols. Saudi citizenship is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in a Production/Manufacturing/Fabrication environment.
• Experience in the Electrical/Electromechanical industry within a multinational environment.
• Experience supervising Production activities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate plant operations to meet production schedule.
• Establish a team to ensure timely delivery of material to shop floor.
• Schedule and conduct plant meetings.
• Responsible for the product quality control in the plan.
• Regularly update the factory production forecast and milestone dates.
• Lead production planning within all business departments.
• Support continuous improvement by recognizing areas for improvement.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following EATON-MESH guidelines.

Skills

In depth understanding of lean concept

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Extensive spreadsheet analysis

Good experience with Electrical assembly lines

Excellent knowledge of MS Office

Experience with ERP system (SAP R/3 / SAP BW)

Hands on application of manufacturing methodologies

Fluent in English (speaking and writing)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy‑efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

We are looking for a Production engineer who will be leading the production activities while coordinating closely with safety, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production team leaders.

The role focuses on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost through effective process design, Lean manufacturing principles, SAP master data integrity, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.

The position actively supports equipment safety, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance, ensures safe work practices are embedded into manufacturing processes, and coordinates equipment safety and guarding requirements with the HSE department in alignment with MESH (Eaton Environmental, Health and Safety) and applicable regulatory standards.

Basically, Production engineer will be in charge of:

1. Assembling GEIS components & modules into complete bays through a lean & flow production line with outstanding performance that is targeting the best quality, maximum cost saving and shortest delivery time.
2. Using the production planning procedures to achieve the most efficient processes and optimal use of resource.
3. Foster a well‑trained and motivated staff and establish a professional team‑working environment production planning techniques.

What you’ll do

• Direct and coordinate plant operations to meet production schedule
• Establish a team to ensure timely delivery of material to shop floor
• Schedule and conduct plant meetings
• Responsible for the product quality control in the plan
• Regularly update the factory production forecast and milestone dates (report key figures and forecasts on monthly bases)
• Take the lead in production planning within all business departments (sales, project management, engineering, production, supply chain management and field operation)
• Inquiry logistics of GEIS components and modules from feeder factories (incl. tracking system of goods)
• Prepare complete order handling (long and short term planning) including FAT (factory acceptance test)
• Support continues improvement by recognizing any area for improvement and implementing an improvement plan accordingly
• Maintain safe working environment by following EATON-MESH guidelines
• Employee shall also carry out any task that is assigned by management necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mecahnical/Industrial Engineering degree or similar
• 8+ Years experience in Production/Manufacturing/Fabrication environment
• Experience in the Electrical/Electromechanical industry within a multinational environment.
• Experience supervising Production activities

Skills

• In depth understanding of lean concept & minimizing all related 7 wastes (transport, inventory, motion, waiting, overproduction, overprocessing & defects)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
• Good experience with Electrical assembly lines
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Experience with ERP system is a must (SAP R/3 / SAP BW is preferred)
• Hands on application of manufacturing methodologies and tools – i.e., Kan‑Ban, 2 Bin System, Poke Yoke, One piece Flow, TOC (Theory of Constraints),
• TPM (Total Production Maintenance), … etc
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group across a global business
• Solid knowledge about planning tools and processes
• Good coaching skills
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing) is a must
• Saudi citizenship is required

This role will require working a 3-Shift system.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.