Sr. Production Engineer

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary


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. He/she must respect 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.

• Adherence 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 that 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 the 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.

• Implementation of Dammam iCenter’s IMS processes/documentation as & when required throughout the project.

• Responsible of cabinets integration 

• Generate integration and assembly schedule and plan.

• Generate integration progress report. 

• Reviewing and maintain projects integration documents (BOM, Drawings)
• Mange and supervise project technicians.

• Review and upload BOM/Drawings 

• Follow up material ordering and delivery. 

• Coordination with other functions like logistic, planning, procurement and quality

• Coordination with project team (Project manager and lead engineer)

• Conduction powering up the cabinets.

• Support Pre-FAT/FAT and testing activities.

• Maintain project execution through the system (Oracle) till closing the sales order. 

• Develop/Implement new process and optimize the current process to improve productivity and reduce cost.

• Capability to work as quality engineer.

• Capability to work in multi 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 plus 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 and

inspectors (strong communication skills)

• Skillful application of contracting development and negotiations

• Control cabinet Manufacturing & Quality

o Customer input review and gap analysis

o Bill of Material preparation

o DeltaV hardware experience

o FAT support experience preferred.

• PMO project execution process

o Documentation

o Tools

o Standards.

Preferred Qualifications


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint

• Knowledge of Oracle is Advantageous

Additional Information


Lateral relationships: Buyers, Project managers, shipping team, Applications Engineers, Sales

managers, Customer Service team, Stores team, Assembly team, QC team, Manufacturing Engineers,

Operations Manager, Materials Manager, Plant Manager, MEA Operations Director, Intercompany,

External suppliers, Compliance team. HSE team, Customer inspectors.

KFLA Competencies


• Ethics and Values

• Customer Focus

• Action Oriented

• Presentation Skills

• Ensures Accountability

• Decision Quality

• Plans and Aligns

• Self-Development

• Optimizes Work Processes

• Directs Work

• Manages Complexity

 

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, ensure all areas are

uncluttered and free of hazards