Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Position Overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer performs specialized engineering assignments with moderate complexity, working independently on design elements and providing technical guidance to junior team members. This role requires a professional with developmental experience who can manage projects with minimal supervision while maintaining established quality and timeline standards.

Problem-Solving & Quality Assurance

- Identify and resolve discrepancies in engineering results and data
- Propose solutions to new technical challenges by adapting standard procedures and leveraging previous project experience

Project Management

- Manage assigned work within agreed-upon budgets and schedules with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Execute detailed and routine engineering assignments, including calculations, testing, and analysis using established procedures; Gather, correlate, and validate engineering data using well-defined methodologies; Independently complete primary design elements and engineering deliverables

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution; Minimum 15 years of progressive professional experience in mechanical engineering design, analysis, and project execution; Minimum 5 years of direct work experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East region; Proven expertise in performing detailed engineering calculations, testing, and analysis using industry-standard methodologies; Demonstrated proficiency in independent design element development and engineering deliverables; Strong track record of managing engineering projects within budget and schedule constraints with minimal supervision; Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical discrepancies and engineering challenges; Experience providing technical mentoring and guidance to junior engineering staff; Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification; Advanced technical problem-solving and analytical capabilities; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments concurrently; Commitment to quality assurance and adherence to established procedures; Adaptability in applying standard procedures to novel technical challenges

Nice to have

Advanced degree (Master's) in Mechanical Engineering or specialized engineering discipline; Extensive experience with Saudi Arabian construction codes, standards, and regulatory requirements; Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors; Proficiency with advanced CAD and engineering analysis software; Project management certification or equivalent experience; Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams