Senior Engineer-Dairy

Our client, a prominent player in the food manufacturing sector based in KSA, is seeking a Senior Engineer Dairy to support the execution of dairy-related projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, acting as a subject matter expert and providing end-to-end technical and coordination support. The role focuses on ensuring smooth execution within the agreed scope, time, and cost, while maintaining high engineering standards.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert in the dairy domain and support project managers in planning and execution

• Assist in initiating project studies, reviewing proposals, and contributing to the definition of objectives and deliverables

• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather technical requirements and develop the project scope

• Define project schedules by reviewing plans and calculating time requirements

• Evaluate supplier proposals and prepare technical analysis and cost estimates

• Assist in budget preparation and financial tracking of project activities

• Prepare and review contractual documents including tender packages, technical submittals, and specifications

• Support project implementation, tracking, and progress reporting

• Develop and maintain full-scale project plans and timelines

• Assist in defining project resource requirements and task distribution

• Monitor adherence to design, schedule, and technical standards and recommend corrective actions

• Prepare and analyze project status reports, trends, and recommendations

• Define technical specifications and prepare BOQ/BOM for equipment and components

• Manage procurement processes including supplier coordination and follow-ups

• Coordinate cross-functionally with departments including production, maintenance, QA/QC, and procurement

• Ensure product performance by conducting tests and validating results against acceptance criteria

• Support the implementation of project changes and interventions

• Analyze project data and prepare technical evaluation reports

• Review and finalize P&IDs, layouts, and other engineering drawings

• Liaise with vendors for technical proposals and documentation

• Maintain and update controlled project documents and drawings in coordination with CAD engineers

• Support external projects and collaborate with internal departments as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and national standards during project execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, or Engineering

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar capacity within the dairy or food manufacturing industry

• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and experience in preparing P&IDs and technical layouts

• Fluency in English is required

• Membership in a local or international engineering society is a plus