Our client, a prominent player in the food manufacturing sector based in
KSA, is seeking a
Senior Engineer Dairy to support the execution of dairy-related projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, acting as a subject matter expert and providing end-to-end technical and coordination support. The role focuses on ensuring smooth execution within the agreed scope, time, and cost, while maintaining high engineering standards.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a subject matter expert in the dairy domain and support project managers in planning and execution
- Assist in initiating project studies, reviewing proposals, and contributing to the definition of objectives and deliverables
- Coordinate with stakeholders to gather technical requirements and develop the project scope
- Define project schedules by reviewing plans and calculating time requirements
- Evaluate supplier proposals and prepare technical analysis and cost estimates
- Assist in budget preparation and financial tracking of project activities
- Prepare and review contractual documents including tender packages, technical submittals, and specifications
- Support project implementation, tracking, and progress reporting
- Develop and maintain full-scale project plans and timelines
- Assist in defining project resource requirements and task distribution
- Monitor adherence to design, schedule, and technical standards and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare and analyze project status reports, trends, and recommendations
- Define technical specifications and prepare BOQ/BOM for equipment and components
- Manage procurement processes including supplier coordination and follow-ups
- Coordinate cross-functionally with departments including production, maintenance, QA/QC, and procurement
- Ensure product performance by conducting tests and validating results against acceptance criteria
- Support the implementation of project changes and interventions
- Analyze project data and prepare technical evaluation reports
- Review and finalize P&IDs, layouts, and other engineering drawings
- Liaise with vendors for technical proposals and documentation
- Maintain and update controlled project documents and drawings in coordination with CAD engineers
- Support external projects and collaborate with internal departments as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and national standards during project execution
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, or Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar capacity within the dairy or food manufacturing industry
- Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and experience in preparing P&IDs and technical layouts
- Fluency in English is required
- Membership in a local or international engineering society is a plus
