Senior Machinist & Cell Leader

Client of MM Management Consultant; Medina; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of MM Management Consultant seeks a Lead Machinist Cell Leader in Saudi Arabia to drive daily machining operations for Oil & Gas components with a focus on FPY and on-time delivery.

You will lead a skilled team, coordinate across Planning, QA, Engineering and Maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient production using CNC and conventional machines. Remote relocation to Saudi Arabia is required.

Qualifications

• Strong 8-15 years of machining experience in Oil & Gas, precision manufacturing, aerospace, or related sectors.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a Lead Machinist, Cell Leader, Senior Machinist, or shop floor leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing and remanufacturing critical components with CNC and conventional machining.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machining cell operations to meet production targets and schedules.
• Allocate jobs and resources based on priorities and monitor workflow.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Set up and operate CNC Turning, milling, VMC, HMC, and horizontal boring machines; guide tooling selection and setup.
• Ensure first-piece approvals, dimensional checks, and FPY improvements with QA teams.
• Drive Lean, 5S, cycle time reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop machinists, monitor performance, and manage shift deployment.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and compliance with HSE requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical problem solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Accountability & ownership

Quality mindset

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Education

ITI / Diploma in Machinist

Manufacturing / Mechanical Eng background

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting systems

Basic CNC programming

Lean manufacturing tools

Root cause analysis techniques

Job description

Client of MM Management Consultant seeks a Lead Machinist Cell Leader in Saudi Arabia to drive daily machining operations for Oil & Gas components with a focus on FPY and on-time delivery.

You will lead a skilled team, coordinate across Planning, QA, Engineering and Maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient production using CNC and conventional machines. Remote relocation to Saudi Arabia is required.