Engineering Manager with GCC Factories

Description:

• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction to the Engineering Department across manufacturing operations.
• Translate business objectives into engineering roadmaps, capital projects, and plant improvement initiatives.
• Act as the engineering authority for plant performance, reliability, and compliance.Manufacturing & Plant Engineering
  
  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of engineering projects within steel, pipe, and fabrication processes.
  • Drive equipment reliability, asset lifecycle management, and preventative maintenance strategies.
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) on critical failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
  • Ensure optimal layout, process flow, and capacity utilisation within manufacturing operations.Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
    
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvement, cost reduction, and throughput optimisation.
    • Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risks within engineering and production systems.
    • Develop and implement engineering standards, scheduling rules, and best-practice operating procedures.Compliance, Safety & Governance
      
      • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory regulations, safety legislation, and company policies.
      • Support audits, risk assessments, and statutory inspections (advantageous for GCC holders).
      • Promote a strong safety-first engineering culture across the plant.People Leadership & Development
        
        • Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers, mechanical engineers, artisans, and technical specialists.
        • Build a high-performance engineering team focused on accountability, skills development, and succession planning.
        • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance management.Planning, Reporting & Systems
          
          • Manage engineering budgets, resources, and project timelines.
          • Develop and manage engineering schedules, maintenance plans, and project reporting systems.
          • Use engineering and planning software to generate reports, schedules, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
          • Maintain exceptional attention to detail in planning, documentation, and execution.Cross-Functional Collaboration
            
            • Work closely with Production, Maintenance, SHEQ, Procurement, and Finance to support operational goals.
            • Act as a key engineering stakeholder in plant leadership and decision-making forums.Minimum Requirements
              
              • NQF Level 7 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline).
              • Minimum 10+ years engineering experience within heavy manufacturing, preferably in steel, pipe, fabrication, or industrial processing.
              • At least 5 years in a senior engineer