TECHNICAL WELDING ENGINEER - SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR

Manpower Group Middle East; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in recruitment services is seeking a motivated Technical Welding Engineer in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on ensuring quality in welding processes and standards in a naval shipyard. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the shipbuilding industry and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Key responsibilities include developing welding procedures, conducting inspections, and managing projects. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a weld engineer.
• Experience with Class Societies and IACS rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement welding procedures and standards.
• Conduct welding inspections and quality control checks.
• Supervise welding technicians and ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Welding procedures and standards

Technical drawings and specifications interpretation

Welding inspections

Troubleshooting welding issues

Collaboration with engineering teams

Continuous improvement of processes

Training organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Certified International Welding Engineer

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Technical Welding Engineer to ensure the quality and integrity of welding processes and products by developing, implementing, and maintaining welding standards and procedures in a naval shipyard.

Responsibilities

Strategic and Functional Responsibilities

• Develop and implement welding procedures and standards
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and codes
• Conduct welding inspections and quality control checks
• Troubleshoot welding issues and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure welding requirements are met
• Continuously improve welding processes and procedures

Leadership Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct welding training for engineering and operation staff
• Manage welding projects and ensure timely completion
• Supervise welding technicians and ensure adherence to standards.
• Prepare reports and documentation on welding activities and findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified International Welding Engineer.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as weld engineer or a related field.
• Experience in working with Class Societies and with International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) rules and regulations for new build.

Skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

Core Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience in the shipbuilding or ship repair industry
• Strong knowledge of shipbuilding processes, materials, and equipment
• Proven leadership skills with experience supervising or managing welding teams and projects
• Hands‑on proficiency in welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and arc welding
• Familiarity with welding standards and codes (e.g., AWS, ASME)
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and control practices
• Effective project management capabilities with the ability to influence and lead teams
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and safety
• Ethical, professional, and confidential approach to work