Are you the new Manufacturing Engineer we are looking for
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. We serve our customers keeping in mind our core commitments: safety comes first, close to customers, solutions to your needs and people you can trust. Our solutions improve our customers business profitability, and we have established our role as a trusted partner in pulp and paper and energy industries and are very proud of what we do.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing technical support on Valmet Flow Control products for Saudi Plant. Also, leading the technology transfer & responsible for new processes implementation. He / She must be an expert in customer standards & specifications of Valves Industry such as Aramco & Sabic. He / She shall be in line with our localization plans. He / She is responsible for their own safety and must respect HSE regulations.
Your Mainly Activities Will Be
Manufacturing Engineer will take care of all technical support activities coordinating with global Manufacturing Engineering team & Valmet factories for Saudi Plant based on Dammam 2nd Industrial City. He / She gathers details of the specifications from stockholders periodically & coordinate with them for the most effectiveness approach and maintain appropriate records aligned with Valmet policies.
Additionally, Your Activities Include
- Comply with Valmet safety standards & ensure the safety of the team working around.
- Lead & participate in new projects transfer, responsible for new process, equipment, fixtures, tooling design & qualifications.
- Create & maintain the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide BCs work.
- Define the standard routing time & lead the continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide both theoretic and hands-on trainings for operations staff.
- Identify process gaps or deviations, diagnose & troubleshoot.
- Lead LEAN projects in assembly/machining.
- Work with Quality Engineers to report & resolve products quality related gaps.
- Continuously optimize manufacturing process to improve product quality and production capability to meet customer requirements.
- Capex Report & Asset Control.
- Work with internal teams e.g. Sales, Customer Order Engineering, Product Lines, Global Factories to get customer requirements.
- Manage monthly calls with Global Manufacturing Engineering Team & follow up.
- Drive cost saving/ lead time improvements plans by designing the right approach when applicable.
- Take necessary actions to improve customer satisfaction and meet the business targets.
- Managing day -to-day work related challenges / issue and meeting the organizational targets.
- Raise any obstacles/related issues in management weekly meeting.
- Any other duties as assigned by line manager or company.
What you will need to be successful in the role:
You shall be an experienced professional if you like to be one of the focal contacts of Saudi Plant managing different types of valves & actuators business, please apply!
To be successful in this role, you will need in addition:
- Relevant educational background such as Engineering Degree in Instrumentation/Automation/Mechanical Engineering.
- Oil & Gas valve industry field experience is a plus.
- Proved skills of LEAN Manufacturing, has hands-on project leader experience.
- Experience in Sabic/Aramco & its JVs Specifications is a plus.
- Experience in Valve industry Localization is a plus.
- Ability to work under pressure in different operations situations and in different cultural environments.
- Good communication skills & problem-solving methodology.
- Passion for delivering best results and collaborating with your colleagues.
- Fluent in English. Other languages are plus.
We Offer
We offer you a rewarding position within a global industry leader and an opportunity to help our customers succeed. You will be part of a skilled and international team based in Saudi Arabia that values your contribution and is willing to support your desire for learning. Our office is located Dammam 2nd Industrial City. We will train and onboard you well to have all the tools you need to for an excellent performance in your daily tasks.
Additionally, Our Benefits Package Include
- Compensation: You will receive a competitive package according to Valmet's C&B Policy.
- Health and Safety: Meet Valmet's health team! We care for our health, so as a Valmet member you will have a health insurance in which you can include your family. You will also be invited to participate actively in Valmet's HSE activities.
- Training and Renewal: We encourage our people's professional and personal development with training programs.
- Teamwork: Bringing people together! We invite you to participate in our social events: New Year, Saudi Founding Day, National Day, Christmas party, lunch/dinner with the team, among other events.
Additional Information
If this sounds like the next step of your career, please apply via the link provided no later than
December 9. We are conducting interviews continuously; this means we might choose a candidate before the last application day. So, don't wait with your application!
That feeling when everything works together is what makes working at Valmet unique!
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how and above all, teamwork.
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