Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager – Heavy Steel Fabrication (Boilers & Pressure Vessels)

Location: Saudi Arabia

Industry: Heavy Steel / Boilers / Pressure Vessels

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are hiring an experienced Manufacturing Manager with strong expertise in heavy steel fabrication, especially boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and large welded structures. The role involves managing workshop operations, ensuring compliance with international standards, and delivering high-quality fabrication for industrial and oil & gas projects in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee daily manufacturing of heavy steel components: boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, heavy frames, and large fabricated assemblies. - Ensure compliance with ASME Section I & VIII, API standards, and Saudi project specifications (Aramco/SABIC/NEOM where applicable). - Manage welding activities for thick materials, heavy plates, and high-pressure components. - Lead workshop teams including welders, fabricators, supervisors, and machine operators. - Plan production schedules, manpower, equipment allocation, and workflow for large components. - Coordinate quality inspections, NDT activities, PWHT, hydrotesting, and documentation. - Implement safety, ISO, and Lean/5S practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste. - Work closely with engineering, planning, procurement, and QA/QC teams.

Qualifications

- Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering. - 8–12+ years of experience in heavy steel/boiler/pressure vessel fabrication. - Strong knowledge of ASME codes, welding processes, WPS/PQR, and NDT. - Experience managing workshops in Saudi Arabia or GCC preferred. - Excellent leadership and coordination skills.

Benefits

- Competitive salary + housing + transportation. - Medical insurance, annual leave, and return airfare. - Long-term career growth in major Saudi industrial projects.