Senior Engineer, Production

Al Ittefaq Steel Products Co.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ittefaq Steel Products Co. is seeking a technical leader to oversee rolling mill operations, drive process improvements, and ensure safety and ISO compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Metallurgy or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and 2–5 years in rolling mill engineering, with strong analytical and leadership capabilities to improve production efficiency and product quality. You will guide cross-functional teams, develop automation initiatives, monitor performance, and maintain

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in steel production or rolling mill operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of ISO standards applicable to production and quality management.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across rolling mills and furnace areas to optimize production, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Lead process improvements including rolling mill pass design, temperature control, and automation.
• Analyze production data, identify optimization opportunities, and collaborate with control teams to enhance SCADA and real-time monitoring.
• Offer guidance to superintendents, supervisors, and engineers; coordinate cross-departmental problem solving and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies; update SOPs and technical manuals as needed.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for production staff on new technologies, processes, and best practices.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for senior management; present findings to drive decisions.
• Promote and enforce strict adherence to safety policies; investigate incidents and lead safety meetings and drills.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

ISO standards knowledge

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID10108-Posted08/11/2026-DAMMAM-Experience 2-10 Years-Bachelor's

To provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across all production lines, ensuring process optimization, quality improvement, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead engineering projects aimed at improving production efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability.
• Develop and implement process improvements, including rolling mill pass design, temperature control, and automation.

Process Monitoring & Analysis:

• Analyze production data and trends to identify areas for operational improvement.
• Collaborate with data analysts and process control teams to enhance SCADA systems and real-time monitoring.

Support & Coordination:

• Provide technical guidance and support to superintendents, supervisors, and engineers across rolling mills and furnace areas.
• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts for problem-solving and project execution.

Compliance & Standards:

• Ensure production processes comply with relevant ISO standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Oversee documentation and update SOPs, WIs, and technical manuals as needed.

Training & Development:

• Conduct training sessions and workshops for production staff on new technologies, processes, and best practices.

Reporting:

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management.

Safety Management:

• Promote and enforce strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Lead safety meetings and drills specific to operations.
• Extensive experience in steel production or rolling mill operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of ISO standards applicable to production and quality management.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience rolling mill engineering