Senior Specialist Fabrication and Welding

About the Role

CEER is seeking a Senior Specialist Fabrication and Welding to join the team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves hands-on technical expertise in joining, fabrication, and welding activities, primarily focused on prototype vehicle builds, manufacturing, and modification of prototype parts, jigs, and fixtures. The specialist will provide technical direction and expertise to the department, ensuring all outputs meet engineering specifications and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Operate joining technologies such as welding (CMT, MIG, TIG, spot, stud), riveting, and gluing on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Perform fabrication tasks including metal forming, bending, rolling, drilling, cutting, and grinding.
• Operate CNC laser cutting machines.
• Execute car body repair methods and vehicle assembly/disassembly.
• Support prototype vehicle build programs, including Mule vehicles, Product and Process Validation (PPV) builds, and Production Trial (PT) phases.
• Perform reworks associated with Body-in-White (BIW) and components during prototype build events.
• Assemble and sub-assemble jigs, fixtures, and vehicle components.
• Provide cross-functional technical support across the department and test facilities.
• Offer manufacturing feasibility and technical feedback to engineering teams.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and training for developing talent.

Managerial Accountabilities

• Achieve assigned objectives by setting individual goals, managing performance, and developing staff.
• Participate in the development of the section’s business plans in line with department objectives.
• Ensure effective implementation of policies, procedures, and controls for assigned activities.
• Prepare the section's budget and monitor financial performance against it, ensuring activities align with approved guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices, considering leading standards, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all section reports, meeting CEER’s requirements, policies, and quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of information within and outside CEER.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment policies and standards across all business functions under the department.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Technical Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a workshop technician-based role.
• Previous experience working within prototype vehicle build programs.
• Previous experience working in a prototype manufacturing facility.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in various joining technologies, including CMT, MIG, TIG, spot, and stud welding, riveting, and gluing.
• Competence in fabrication technologies such as metal forming, bending, rolling, drilling, cutting, and grinding.
• Knowledge of weld testing methods (destructive, non-destructive, ultrasonic).
• Understanding of quality management system policies, health and safety policies, and manufacturing processes and control plans.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic environment focused on prototype vehicle development and manufacturing.