Job description

Senior Engineering Manager (AKP) | Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Company 

Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.

Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”

Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almarai Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others.

Almarai currently employs over 46,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan.   In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

The Opportunity

Almarai is seeking a highly capable Senior Engineering Manager to lead Production Engineering across our Dairy and Juice operations in Abu Dhabi. This is a critical managerial role responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of plant engineering, utilities, and maintenance functions within a high-volume food manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth, hands-on operational experience, and the ability to lead teams in delivering world-class engineering performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience across maintenance and engineering roles within FMCG or food manufacturing 
• At least 5 years in a leadership or similar managerial position, ideally within dairy or food processing environments
• Strong exposure to utilities operations, maintenance, and energy optimization programs
• Practical experience in processing plants within dairy or food sectors
• Exposure to packaging technologies (Tetra Pak, SIG, KHS) is an added advantage
• Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging opportunity in a dynamic industry, please apply now.  We offer competitive salary and benefits package for the right candidate.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.  Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Senior Engineering Manager.