Production Engineer

Sika; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Production Engineer to support day-to-day plant operations at the Rabigh manufacturing facility. This role involves ensuring safe and efficient production of chemical products through process optimization, troubleshooting, and production planning.

The successful candidate will oversee production activities, analyze processes for improvements, and ensure compliance with quality standards. A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Analyze production processes to identify areas for efficiency improvement.
• Ensure all products meet Sika quality specifications and compliance standards.
• Assist in identifying equipment-related issues.
• Monitor raw material consumption and coordinate with supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting abilities

Commitment to safety

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Engineer will support day‑to‑day plant operations at the Rabigh manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of chemical products. The role involves process optimization, troubleshooting, production planning support, and coordination with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Operations: Oversee daily production activities to meet output, quality, and safety targets. Monitor process parameters and ensure compliance with SOPs. Coordinate with supervisors and shift operators to ensure smooth production flow and resource availability. Ensure adherence to Sika’s manufacturing standards and safety regulations.
2. Process Improvement & Optimization: Analyze production processes to identify areas for efficiency improvement. Implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, and variability. Participate in root‑cause analysis for process deviations and equipment failures. Support scale‑up of new formulations in collaboration with R&D and quality teams.
3. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all products meet Sika quality specifications and compliance standards. Work closely with QA teams to investigate non‑conformities and implement corrective actions. Maintain accurate production records, batch files, and documentation required for audits.
4. Maintenance Coordination: Assist in identifying equipment-related issues and coordinate with the maintenance team for corrective and preventive activities. Support maintenance planning to minimize unplanned downtime.
5. Production Planning & Reporting: Monitor raw material consumption and coordinate with supply chain for timely replenishment. Support production scheduling to optimize equipment utilization and meet customer demands. Prepare daily and monthly production reports including outputs, variances, and KPIs.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Continuous improvement mindset.