Job Title: Lead Production Engineer.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company: WETICO

Role Purpose:

Lead a team of production engineers and coordinate the technical execution of fabrication, welding and assembly works for oil & gas, petrochemical and water-treatment packages, ensuring compliance with drawings, WPS, Aramco and international codes, and driving productivity and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and supervise the work of production engineers across fabrication areas.
Translate drawings and specifications into executable job packs and cutting/fit-up plans.
Ensure welding and fabrication follow approved WPS/PQR and Aramco/ASME/API/AWS codes.
Plan and sequence production activities to meet schedule and optimize resources.
Monitor progress, productivity and rework and resolve technical execution issues.
Interface with QC on inspection stages, NDT and dimensional control.
Prepare and review method statements, ITPs and technical calculations.
Support man-hour estimation and material take-off for planning and costing.
Enforce HSE requirements and safe execution methods.
Drive 5S, Lean and continuous improvement on production lines.
Investigate non-conformities and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Mentor and develop junior production engineers.
Report technical progress and issues to the Production Manager.
Any additional duties assigned within the scope of the role.

Qualifications & experience:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering.
CSWIP / CWI welding certification is an advantage.
Strong knowledge of welding and NDT.
8+ years in fabrication production engineering.
Team-lead experience.
Oil & gas / Aramco project experience.

Skills:

Production engineering sequencing.
Code & specification compliance.
Welding & fabrication expertise.
Engineering drawing & blueprint reading.
Team leadership & mentoring.
HSE awareness and safe work practices.
Problem-solving & analytical thinking.
Time management & organization.
Teamwork & cooperation.
Attention to detail & accuracy.
Communication & reporting skills.