Sr. Production Engineer

Optimal; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal in Dhahran Compound is looking for a manufacturing engineer specializing in cabinet development. The role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and optimizing productivity.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, significant industry experience, and advanced English proficiency. This position emphasizes process optimization and collaboration with project teams to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in manufacturing processes.
• Advanced English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Ability to engage at senior levels with customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing of cabinets.
• Conduct time study and capacity studies.
• Train wiring/assembly technicians when required.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Time study

Electrical Engineering

Statistical tools

DeltaV hardware

Education

College/University Degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

Job description

Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; soliciting observations from technicians. He/she is responsible for their own safety, therefore must respect EHS regulations and ensure adherence to all Emerson trade compliance rules.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, modifying and maintaining manufacturing of cabinets.
• Initiate and develop solutions to problems that affect the yield.
• Adhere to Assembly Schedule and execute projects as agreed.
• Apply Lean methodologies for reducing cost of manufacturing by eliminating non-value-added operations.
• Conduct industrial engineering activities: time study, line layout and capacity study.
• Develop and ensure manufacturing documentation, cabinet books are accurate and maintained.
• Provide technical support in technicians training.
• Initiate, coordinate and lead other functional groups on engineering or other issues relating to manufacturing operations.
• Apply routine engineering and statistical tools and other problem‑solving methodologies in resolving manufacturing problems.
• Provide reports to management on the performance of production operations.
• Develop new process and optimize the current process to improve productivity and reduce cost.
• Continually evaluate and improve the flow of materials and products through manufacturing processes – continually review key process indicators for potential improvement.
• Have a very good understanding of international workmanship standards for mechanical assembly/wiring and be able to train wiring/assembly technicians when required.
• Develop a close working relationship with our integrator partners.
• Implement Dammam iCenter’s IMS processes/documentation throughout the project as required.
• Responsible for cabinet integration.
• Generate integration and assembly schedule and plan.
• Review and maintain project integration documents (BOM, Drawings).
• Manage and supervise project technicians.
• Review and upload BOM/Drawings.
• Follow up material ordering and delivery.
• Coordinate with other functions such as logistics, planning, procurement and quality.
• Coordinate with project team (Project manager and lead engineer).
• Conduct powering up the cabinets.
• Support Pre‑FAT/FAT and testing activities.
• Maintain project execution through the system (Oracle) until closing the sales order.
• Develop/implement new process and optimize the current process to improve productivity and reduce cost.
• Possess capability to work as quality engineer.
• Capable of working on multiple projects and tasks.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits and facilities approval.

Basic Qualifications

• College/University Degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or instrumentation.
• Graduate degree is a plus.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience.
• Languages: English (advanced); knowledge of other languages represents a plus.
• PC skills: MS Office, Internet.
• Capable of engaging at the most senior levels within Emerson and main key customers.
• Skillful application of contracting development and negotiations.

Control cabinet Manufacturing & Quality

• Customer input review and gap analysis.
• Bill of Material preparation.
• DeltaV hardware experience.
• FAT support experience preferred.
• Documentation.
• Tools.
• Standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Oracle is advantageous.

Health & Safety

• Ensure effective leadership in HSE, leading by example and setting the direction for a successful health and safety program and creating a foundation for a positive safety culture.
• Discuss Health and Safety first or at least early on the agenda of every meeting.
• Ensure effective management of HSSE risks and impacts; report all hazards, incidents and near misses in line with the MEA Emerson HSE incident policy; active involvement in the investigation of accidents, near misses, incidents and ill health where required.
• Conduct all HSE training assigned to you as an employee.
• 100% utilization of the Emerson Safety App.
• Sets and maintains health and safety standards within the warehouse, this can involve inspecting facilities and equipment, promptly responding to reports of accidents and ensuring all areas are (incomplete).