Project Engineer

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company is seeking a driven Project Engineer to join the Project Management team in the Operational Excellence Department. The role supports planning, execution, and delivery of customer and capital projects, serving as the interface between customers and cross-functional teams to coordinate progress and drive improvements.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead workstreams from PO receipt to close-out, review technical documents, monitor schedules, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Project Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings/specifications and ensuring contract compliance.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from purchase order receipt to close-out with scheduling, execution, monitoring and reporting.
• Facilitate kick-off meetings and alignment between Technical, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Commercial teams.
• Monitor schedules and deliverables per contract and operational plans.
• Review drawings, specs to ensure customer requirements.
• Coordinate procurement activities, material status and delivery schedules.
• Manage changes in scope including variation orders and contractual changes.
• Resolve issues with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Facilitate status review meetings and maintain progress records.
• Provide updates and reports to stakeholders and clients.
• Support financial tracking of project costs and invoices.
• Address customer feedback and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in lessons learned and close-out documentation.

Skills

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging is seeking a driven and technically competent Project Engineer to join the Project Management team within the Operational Excellence Department. Reporting to the Project Manager, this role supports the successful planning, execution, and delivery of customer projects and capital operational projects across the organization. The Project Engineer serves as a key interface between the customer and cross-functional teams, facilitating project coordination, technical review, progress reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned projects or workstreams from purchase order receipt to close-out, including scheduling, execution, monitoring, and reporting
• Conduct project kick-off meetings and facilitate alignment between internal departments including Technical, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams
• Monitor project schedules and deliverables, ensuring timely progress in accordance with contractual commitments and operational plans
• Review and interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure project compliance with customer requirements
• Coordinate and track procurement activities, material status, and delivery schedules
• Identify, document, and manage changes in project scope, including preparation of variation orders and contractual change requests
• Resolve technical and project-related issues through collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Facilitate project status review meetings and maintain up-to-date records of progress, risks, and actions
• Provide regular updates and project reports to internal stakeholders and clients, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Support financial tracking of project costs and invoices in collaboration with relevant departments
• Ensure customer feedback and complaints are addressed promptly through coordinated corrective actions
• Assist in the preparation of lessons learned and project close-out documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a Project Engineer role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as relevant project management tools
• Demonstrated skills in project scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.

Behavioral Competencies

• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.