Manufacturing Engineering Expert

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Manufacturing Engineering Specialist – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Reporting to the Factory General Manager, you will develop and manage the local supply chain as it becomes more strategic. The Manufacturing Engineering department drives industrialization, ramp‑up, and continuous improvement of steel processes and supplier networks through deploying category‑specific strategies and establishing strategic relationships with core suppliers. You will also ensure correct execution of all activities related to defining, developing, and launching new or improved products or suppliers.

• Lead technical qualification efforts to support product launches and balance quality, customer satisfaction, cost, and sustainability.
• Coordinate product management, engineering, quality, project engineering, applications engineering, and vendors to formulate and review task plans and deliverables, ensuring conformance with program schedules and costs.
• Identify and analyze problems, implement improvements with recognized business benefits.
• Lead cost‑reduction initiatives for assigned suppliers.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities required to deliver all projects and deliverables on time.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues; own root‑cause analysis and corrective actions, documenting results.
• Host recurring project meetings and deliver status updates to all stakeholders.
• Actively participate in meetings and business development opportunities as needed.
• Advocate for internal customers and track supplier execution performance with frequent visits.

• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Experience with Saudi steel manufacturers and manufacturing processes and regulations.
• Experience in CM or OEM manufacturing, including at least two years of regular work with factories on process development, DFM, tooling readiness, and product launches.
• Experience in at least two of the following processes: stamping, drilling, laser cutting, tube bending, or welding.
• Solid structuring and analytical skills to track multiple projects and vendors in an international, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to report and present strategy at the executive level.
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal).
• Fluent oral and written communications in English and Arabic.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and collaboration skills; suppliers are remote.
• Results‑oriented with the ability to think out of the box to drive results.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and respond quickly and flexibly.
• Autonomous and self‑directed.
• Availability to travel regularly.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering (or higher).
• 8–10 years of experience in heavy‑steel fabrication with proven ownership of equipment installation and volume ramp‑up.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.