Production Engineer (Bahraini Hire)

Position Summary Fives Services Gulf is actively seeking a Production Engineer to join its teams in Bahrain. At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time.  How do we do that? For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life.  Fives Services Gulf is the Fives service Centre for the Middle East, with a team of 160 people based in Bahrain, UAE and Saudi Arabia, Fives Services Gulf provides local customer service, project execution support and local parts sourcing, in addition to carrying out refit and modernization projects, audits and technical assistance on customer sites. A team is also dedicated to the maintenance of equipment in operation at our customers' plants. We are committed, fulfilled and give meaning to our mission, which is to work together to develop new solutions for the industry of tomorrow: an industry that respects the environment and helps to make the world a better place.     Job Content It is with you, that industry can do it!   To review and manage all production/repairable activities within the workshop ensuring they are in compliance with the applicable engineering designs/specification, Company policies and procedures and international and industry recognised standards KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support the development and implementation of the workshop’s operating framework, policies, processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and safety in all workshop projects/operations, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance and alignment to industry standards. • Responsible for planning, scheduling and overseeing the execution of daily workshop operations for assigned projects/customers to ensure that work/tasks are performed accurately and efficiently in conformance with established methods, instructions and quality standards, and results are reported in a timely manner as per Company policies and procedures and/or customer requirements. • Prepare and monitor daily and weekly production plans, prioritize jobs based on delivery requirements, customer urgency, material availability and manpower capacity, and escalate delays, bottlenecks or resource constraints in a timely manner. • Review engineering drawings, job cards, specifications and revision updates prior to work execution, ensure the latest approved documents are used on the workshop floor, and coordinate with Engineering for clarification, deviation approval or revision control requirements. • Ensure obsolete drawings, superseded job cards or outdated technical documents are removed from workshop use and replaced with the latest released-for-production documents to prevent execution errors and rework. • Review the scope of work before job start, define the required repair/manufacturing method, tools, equipment, manpower, consumables and work instructions, and ensure technicians understand job requirements prior to execution. • Ensure job readiness by verifying availability of materials, consumables, spare parts, approved drawings, job cards, tools and equipment before releasing work to the workshop floor, and coordinate with stores/procurement for missing items. • Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure in-process inspections, final inspection requirements, inspection hold points, dimensional checks and acceptance criteria are followed, and ensure non-conformities are recorded, investigated and corrected. • Act as the focal point to provide technical expertise related to execution of engineering drawings and support the workforce from a technical perspective for efficient delivery of workshop operations, including troubleshooting execution constraints related to machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, fit-up, testing or repair activities. • Track workshop productivity, job progress, man-hours, equipment utilization, material usage and rework, compare actual performance against planned targets, and recommend corrective actions to improve efficiency and delivery performance. • Review and monitor the financial performance of workshop operations for orders including but not limited to managing job-level expenditure, man-hours, overtime, material budgets and subcontracted works, and report variances of budgeted versus actual expenditure. • Ensure completed jobs are properly inspected, documented and ready for delivery or handover, including closure of job cards with actual hours, materials used, technical findings, inspection records and lessons learned. • Maintain complete job documentation and traceability records including inspection results, material certificates, test reports, technical correspondence and completion records to support audit, quality and customer requirements. • In collaboration with the Workshop Manager, develop and create the required strategies to ensure the workshop meets the operational requirements of Fives Services Gulf. • Contribute to the ongoing review and evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of current workshop operational processes and procedures and recommend enhancements where necessary to ensure optimal efficiency to support achievement of workshop and operational objectives. • Identify waste in workflow, waiting time, material handling, rework and movement, and support 5S, lean workshop practices, visual management, standard work and corrective/preventive improvement actions. • Support the preparation of the annual budget for the Workshop to ensure all operational activities are accordingly planned and budgeted in line with established Company policies and procedures. • Lead subcontractor / consultant selection for workshop operations against agreed criteria and monitor performance/progress of subcontractors/3rd parties against established guidelines, criteria and Company policies and procedures. • Support workshop stock requirements ensuring the suitability and availability of equipment, consumables, stock levels, raw materials, resources, change of suppliers etc. and ensure stock replenishment is delivered in a timely manner to support workshop operations. • Assess workshop equipment, tools, jigs, fixtures and machine capability for planned jobs, recommend improvements or additional tooling where required, and ensure proper use of workshop machines, tools and lifting equipment. • Oversee all annual maintenance requirements (AMC) for workshop equipment including but not limited to issuance/renewals of contracts, review and evaluation of maintenance services and adherence to SLA’s and contractual terms and conditions. • Lead the preparation of assigned workshop reporting requirements including the review and analysis of operational data, KPI performance, delivery estimates and improvement actions as per established timelines and Company policies and procedures. • Design and deliver training regarding workshop production practices and procedures to employees to ensure the workforce has the necessary technical knowledge and awareness to deliver operational and technical workshop requirements. • Provide technical guidance, coaching and work direction to technicians and supervisors, ensure work allocation and job requirements are clearly understood, and escalate manpower, discipline or performance matters to the Workshop Manager when required. • Conduct investigations an

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Review and manage all production/repairable activities within the workshop to ensure compliance with engineering designs/specifications, company policies, procedures, and standards. Plan, schedule, and oversee daily workshop operations for assigned projects to ensure tasks are performed accurately and efficiently. Prepare and monitor daily/weekly production plans; prioritize jobs based on delivery requirements, urgency, material availability and manpower; escalate delays or bottlenecks. Review engineering drawings, job cards, and specifications prior to work; coordinate with Engineering for clarification or revision control. Ensure obsolete drawings are removed and replaced with current documents. Define repair/manufacturing methods, tools, equipment, and ensure technicians understand requirements. Verify material availability and coordinate with stores/procurement for missing items. Coordinate with QA/QC for in-process and final inspections, hold points, and acceptance criteria. Act as technical lead for execution of drawings; troubleshoot machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, fit-up, testing or repair issues. Track productivity, progress, man-hours, and material usage; compare to plan and propose improvements. Monitor financial performance of workshop operations; manage budgets and variances. Ensure proper job closure, documentation, and traceability. Develop strategies with Workshop Manager to meet operational requirements. Identify waste and support 5S, lean practices, visual management and standard work. Support annual budgeting for the Workshop. Lead subcontractor/consultant selection and monitor performance. Ensure stock availability and timely replenishment. Assess equipment and tooling, and ensure proper use of machines and lifting equipment. Oversee annual maintenance for workshop equipment and contract administration. Prepare and analyze operational data, KPIs, and improvement actions. Design and deliver training on production practices. Provide technical guidance and supervision to technicians and supervisors, and escalate as needed.