Manufacturing E-Motor Process Engineer

Role and project

Location and assignment

• The project is based in Saudi Arabia from September 2026 through December 2027; relocation and residence in KSA are required.
• The assignment is full-time and 100% onsite at the client manufacturing facility; it is not remote, hybrid, fly-in/fly-out, or rotational.
• Work includes production areas, dry rooms, and cleanrooms with PPE and gowning. Flexible hours and periodic shift or weekend support are expected during launch phases.
• No routine travel to equipment suppliers, partner plants, or R&D sites is currently anticipated. Work authorization requirements depend on eligibility and project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Own process definition, process flow, cycle-time allocation, parameter windows, control plans, PFMEA, work instructions, and change control.
• Lead equipment commissioning, SAT, capability studies, qualification runs, and DOE; deliver APQP and PPAP.
• Balance stations to takt, eliminate bottlenecks, and drive ramp-up using scrap, rework, yield, and downtime data.
• Lead production problem-solving and technical escalations; make containment decisions with Production and Quality.
• Design and validate error-proofing, in-line verification, torque and force-displacement monitoring, and traceability.
• Build process data foundations using SPC, MES, traceability systems, and statistical monitoring.
• Support customer and supplier interfaces, sequenced JIT/JIS delivery, supplier PPAP, and supplier problem-solving.
• Contribute to safety and compliance for high-voltage work, magnets, press and laser safety, chemicals, adhesives, ergonomics, and EHS risk assessments.
• Train and coach production technicians and operators on process fundamentals, troubleshooting, and reaction plans.

Required qualifications

• MSc or equivalent engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of process engineering in high-volume manufacturing; automotive powertrain/components, electric motors, electronics, or comparable takt-driven assembly is ideal.
• Hands-on production-floor experience with direct ownership of a manufacturing process at rate.
• Strong knowledge of takt-based manufacturing, cycle-time analysis, line balancing, OEE, bottleneck analysis, and downtime reduction.
• Practical SPC, DOE, MSA/Gage R&R, and capability analysis experience, using tools such as Minitab, JMP, Python, or R.
• Strong command of PFMEA, control plans, 8D, root-cause analysis, APQP, and PPAP.
• Ability to work with MES, SCADA, historians, traceability systems, and test databases.
• Strong written and verbal English and ability to defend technical positions with management, customers, and suppliers.
• Willing and able to relocate to and reside in Saudi Arabia for the full project duration and work onsite.

Preferred qualifications

• Direct electric motor, e-axle, or power electronics manufacturing experience; greenfield launch or major capacity ramp experience.
• IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and customer audit experience; vehicle assembly plant JIT/JIS delivery experience.
• E-drive joining expertise such as laser welding, ultrasonic or wire bonding, sintering, press-fit, or interference joining.
• Technical cleanliness under ISO 16232 / VDA 19 and ESD control; high-voltage certification or qualification.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt; experience with automation, robotics, and vision systems.
• International or Middle East experience is beneficial but not required.

Working style and success measures

What the employer offers

• Competitive salary or package plus a completion bonus.
• Opportunity to contribute to an international greenfield manufacturing launch from installation through SOP and full-rate production.
• Structured training on technology and process methods, with exposure to the full manufacturing value stream.
• Opportunity to work with an international client and cross-functional engineering teams.