Senior Production Engineer - Rolling Mills Leader

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

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