Senior e-Powertrain Process Engineer

About the role

We are supporting a global automotive programme that launches a state‑of‑the‑art electric drive unit production facility in Saudi Arabia. As a Senior e‑Powertrain Process Engineer you will help establish new manufacturing operations from the ground up, covering installation, commissioning, qualification and ramp‑up of advanced e‑powertrain lines.

Key responsibilities

• Own and develop manufacturing processes within the designated production area.
• Lead equipment commissioning, qualification activities and ensure production readiness.
• Drive APQP, PPAP and process validation activities.
• Optimise cycle times, line balancing and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and structured problem‑solving.
• Improve quality, yield, downtime performance and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Implement process controls, SPC and traceability systems.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, quality teams and production stakeholders.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives throughout ramp‑up and full‑scale production.
• Train and mentor production technicians and operators.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong process engineering background in automotive, powertrain, electronics, electric motors or battery sectors.
• Hands‑on experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans and process validation.
• Deep knowledge of SPC, DOE, MSA and capability analysis.
• Excellent problem‑solving and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent English communication.
• Highly desirable: experience in EV, e‑motor, inverter, power‑electronics or e‑axle manufacturing; greenfield plant launch; IATF 16949 exposure; Lean Six Sigma certification; automation or robotics experience.

Required skills

• Process Validation
• SPC
• Process Engineering
• Lean Six Sigma
• APQP
• Robotics
• PPAP
• DOE
• MSA
• Capability Analysis
• Automation

What we offer

• Tax‑free earnings with competitive salary paid in USD.
• Accommodation, additional benefits and full visa sponsorship.
• Relocation support and long‑term project running through 2027 with extension potential.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and large‑scale industrial operations.
• International, highly collaborative working environment.