Production Engineer

Position Summary

The Production Engineer will support daytoday plant operations at the Rabigh manufacturing facility ensuring safe efficient and highquality production of chemical products. The role involves process optimization troubleshooting production planning support and coordination with maintenance quality and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Operations

• Oversee daily production activities to meet output quality and safety targets.
• Monitor process parameters and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate with supervisors and shift operators to ensure smooth production flow and resource availability.
• Ensure adherence to Sikas manufacturing standards and safety regulations.

2. Process Improvement & Optimization

• Analyze production processes to identify areas for efficiency improvement.
• Implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste downtime and variability.
• Participate in rootcause analysis for process deviations and equipment failures.
• Support scaleup of new formulations in collaboration with R&D and quality teams.

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all products meet Sika quality specifications and compliance standards.
• Work closely with QA teams to investigate nonconformities and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate production records batch files and documentation required for audits.

4. Maintenance Coordination

• Assist in identifying equipment-related issues and coordinate with the maintenance team for corrective and preventive activities.
• Support maintenance planning to minimize unplanned downtime.

5. Production Planning & Reporting

• Monitor raw material consumption and coordinate with supply chain for timely replenishment.
• Support production scheduling to optimize equipment utilization and meet customer demands.
• Prepare daily and monthly production reports including outputs variances and KPIs.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Commitment to safety quality and compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 25 years of experience in a manufacturing/chemical production environment (construction chemicals preferred).
• Strong understanding of mixing batching and chemical production processes.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing process optimization and rootcause analysis tools.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and familiarity with production reporting.
• Strong communication and crossfunctional coordination skills.

Additional Information :

Language skills (level):

• English (Fluent)
• Arabic (Fluent)

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time