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