Production Engineer (Steel Structure)

1. Job Purpose

To plan, coordinate, supervise, and optimize daily steel structure fabrication activities, ensuring production is completed according to approved engineering drawings, project specifications, quality standards, delivery schedules, and budgeted costs.

The Production Engineer is responsible for achieving production targets, improving workshop efficiency, controlling material wastage, maintaining quality, and ensuring safe manufacturing operations.

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on project requirements and delivery schedules.
• Supervise steel structure fabrication activities, including material preparation, cutting, drilling, fit-up, welding, grinding, and final assembly.
• Allocate manpower, machines, tools, and materials effectively to achieve production targets.
• Coordinate multiple fabrication jobs and establish production priorities.
• Monitor work progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to prevent delays.
• Ensure fabricated components are ready for inspection, surface treatment, galvanizing, and dispatch according to schedule.

B. Engineering & Technical Coordination

• Review approved shop drawings, fabrication drawings, bills of materials (BOM), cutting lists, and project specifications before production.
• Ensure fabrication activities follow approved drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with Design Engineers and Detailers to resolve drawing discrepancies and fabrication-related technical issues.
• Verify material grades, section sizes, plate thicknesses, connection details, and welding requirements.
• Recommend fabrication improvements to increase productivity and reduce material wastage without compromising structural integrity or specifications.
• Ensure technical changes are approved and documented before implementation.

C. Quality Assurance & Control

• Coordinate with the QC Department to ensure fabrication complies with applicable standards, including AWS D1.1, relevant ASTM/EN standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with approved welding procedures (WPS), qualified welding personnel requirements, and inspection plans.
• Monitor dimensional accuracy, welding quality, assembly alignment, and overall workmanship.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, and non-destructive testing (NDT) with the QC team.
• Address nonconformities, minimize rework, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate fabrication readiness for hot-dip galvanizing or painting according to approved specifications.

D. Resource Management & Cost Control

• Monitor manpower productivity, machine utilization, and material consumption.
• Optimize steel cutting layouts and nesting to minimize scrap and wastage.
• Coordinate with Stores and Procurement to maintain timely availability of materials and consumables.
• Monitor production hours against estimated and budgeted fabrication hours.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through better processes, resource allocation, and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to minimize machinery breakdowns and production downtime.

E. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with company HSE procedures and applicable UAE occupational safety requirements.
• Supervise safe welding, cutting, grinding, lifting, rigging, and material-handling activities.
• Ensure employees use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct toolbox talks and identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safe working conditions throughout the fabrication workshop.

F. Reporting & Performance Improvement

• Prepare daily production reports showing completed work, manpower allocation, production quantities, and pending activities.
• Monitor productivity, fabrication output, material wastage, rework, and delivery performance.
• Report production delays, material shortages, and technical issues to the Production Manager.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve fabrication efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Support employee training and skills development within the production team.

1. Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy steel manufacturing.
• At least 2–3 years of experience supervising fabrication workshop operations.
• Previous experience in the UAE or GCC steel fabrication industry is preferred.
• Practical experience with industrial steel structures, PEBs, warehouses, platforms, pipe racks, and other structural steel assemblies.
• Familiarity with fabrication requirements for hot-dip galvanizing is an advantage.

1. Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication methods, welding processes, and production workflows.
• Ability to interpret structural and fabrication drawings, BOMs, and material specifications.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with Tekla Structures is an advantage.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, dimensional tolerances, and relevant fabrication standards.
• Experience in production scheduling, manpower planning, and productivity monitoring.
• Familiarity with CNC cutting, drilling, welding, and steel processing equipment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, production reporting, and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under production deadlines while maintaining safety and quality.

Pay: Up to AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your Notice Period?

Experience:

• Steel Structure Production: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person