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About the Role

Manpower Middle East is seeking a dedicated Sustaining Engineer to join a major Oil & Gas company in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, and will be an integral part of the company's Manufacturing unit. The role focuses on ensuring the continued performance and efficiency of existing products and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough non-conformance evaluations and perform root cause analysis for manufacturing and customer-reported issues, including investigations into component failures or product performance problems.
• Manage engineering change orders (ECOs), modifying designs, CAD models, and assembly procedures to implement improvements or fixes.
• Address component obsolescence by identifying and qualifying suitable replacements to ensure uninterrupted production continuity and support the supply chain.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and cost reduction efforts by actively identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency and lower product costs through design optimization.
• Maintain and update all essential product documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical specifications.
• Act as a key technical liaison, fostering effective collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and procurement teams.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in product design, sustaining engineering, or similar roles.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Design Engineering and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to perform root-cause investigations.
• Proficiency in CAD software (*, CreoSE), PLM systems, and a solid understanding of Engineering Calculations.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.

Required Skills

• Non-conformance Evaluation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Change Management
• Component Obsolescence Management
• Supply Chain Support
• Process Improvement
• Cost Reduction
• Technical Documentation
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• CAD Software Proficiency (*, CreoSE)
• PLM Systems Knowledge
• Engineering Calculations
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Effective Communication

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role is situated within the Manufacturing unit of a major Oil & Gas company.