Senior Production Engineer

Positions: 1 (full-time)

Location: Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Department: Production / Fabrication
Industry: Heavy steel fabrication / industrial projects
Experience: 6–10 years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Production Engineer to oversee production and fabrication activities at our workshop. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with heavy steel structures, pressure vessels, process skids, and storage tanks, and a proven ability to manage production teams and deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor fabrication and production activities based on project requirements and available resources.
• Prepare job plans and production schedules, considering manpower, materials, equipment, and workshop capacity.
• Interpret and review fabrication drawings, isometric drawings, and project specifications.
• Ensure fabrication activities comply with applicable ASME, API, AWS, and project requirements.
• Oversee welding activities, including TIG, MIG, SMAW, and SAW processes.
• Ensure the correct handling and application of different material grades and specifications.
• Lead and guide a team of 50+ workers, ensuring effective manpower utilization and productivity.
• Identify production issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production progress, productivity, resource utilization, and adherence to project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Estimation, Procurement, and other teams to support smooth production execution.
• Monitor and achieve applicable productivity standards and production targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant production or fabrication experience.
• Strong experience with heavy steel structures, pressure vessels, process skids, and/or storage tanks.
• Good knowledge of ASME, API, and AWS fabrication codes and standards.
• Strong knowledge of TIG, MIG, SMAW, and SAW welding processes.
• Good understanding of material grades, fabrication drawings, and isometric drawings.
• Proven ability to manage and guide 50+ workshop personnel.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good knowledge of HSE requirements and productivity standards.
• Strong coordination, planning, and team management skills.
• Experience in UAE/GCC fabrication workshops is preferred.