Senior Specialist Fabrication and Welding

About the Role

CEER is seeking a Senior Specialist, Fabrication and Welding to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires a hands-on technical joining specialist responsible for executing activities related to prototype vehicle builds, manufacturing, and modifying prototype parts, jigs, and fixtures. The role involves providing technical direction and expertise to the department and specialists on processes, techniques, and materials for low-volume prototype part manufacturing and vehicle build support, ensuring all engineering specifications are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reworks associated with Body-in-White (BIW) and components during prototype build events.
• Execute assembly and sub-assembly of 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.
• Support the implementation of quality management system policies in line with business requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of health and safety policies and manufacturing processes and control plans.
• 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 aligned 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 adhere to approved guidelines.
• Manage the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices, considering leading standards, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure all section reports are prepared accurately and timely, meeting CEER’s requirements, policies, and quality standards.
• Ensure non-disclosure of confidential information within or outside CEER.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment policies and standards across all business functions under the department.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Skilled in practical operation of joining technologies such as welding (CMT, MIG, TIG, spot, stud), riveting, and gluing on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Proficiency in fabrication technologies including metal forming, bending, rolling, drilling, cutting, and grinding.
• Skilled in the practical operation of CNC laser cutting machines.
• Knowledge of car body repair methods and vehicle assembly/disassembly.
• Previous experience working within prototype vehicle build programs, including Mule vehicles, Product and Process Validation (PPV) builds, and Production Trial (PT) phases.
• Prior experience in a prototype manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of weld testing (destructive, non-destructive, ultrasonic).