Job description

• Advise on workshop layout, machinery selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Plan and supervise CNC laser cutting, press-brake bending, welding, grinding, and industrial painting.
• Review technical drawings, BOQs, BOMs, cutting lists, and fabrication methods.
• Prepare production schedules and ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Estimate material, manpower, production time, and fabrication costs.
• Recruit, train, and manage workshop supervisors, operators, and welders.
• Coordinate purchasing, maintenance, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Implement QA/QC, preventive maintenance, and workplace safety procedures.
• Report production performance, costs, and operational requirements directly to the owner.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Production Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in steel fabrication or structural steel workshops.
• Strong knowledge of CNC fiber laser cutting, press brakes, MIG/MAG welding, and industrial painting.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and prepare BOQs, BOMs, cutting lists, and cost estimates.
• Experience in production planning, quality control, workforce management, and workshop safety.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD; SolidWorks or similar software is an advantage.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.