Senior Engineering Lead

Job Purpose

The Senior Engineering Lead is the senior technical authority for rotating equipment engineering at the company, with a focus on pumps. The role leads application engineering and design activities to deliver technically accurate, commercially competitive, and standards-compliant solutions to customers. The Engineering Lead provides hands-on technical guidance and facilitates cross-functional coordination between engineers and designers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Application & Design Engineering Leadership (Rotating Equipment)

• Lead and manage the engineering team across design and application functions
• Serve as the senior technical reference for pump selection, sizing, hydraulic and mechanical suitability, and system fit across O&G, water, and industrial end-use cases
• Oversee mechanical design, General Arrangement Drawings (GAD), cross-sections, and BOM development for pumps, gear drives, and associated equipment
• Lead the preparation of technical proposals, datasheets, and compliance statements against client specifications (Aramco, ADNOC, KNPC, SWCC/SWPC, IOC/NOC standards, API 610/674/675/682, ISO, HI, NFPA)
• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations for the team
• Develop engineering capabilities and succession plans
• Drive design standardization and reuse to reduce cycle time and engineering cost
• Interface with Aramco, other IOC/NOC engineering functions, and EPC engineering teams on technical clarifications, pre-qualifications, and vendor approvals
• Contribute technical content to 9COM and equivalent vendor registration processes
• Act as company’s technical focal point with technical partners

2. Commercial, Business & Execution Support

• Support business development and sales teams with technical inputs
• Participate in tendering, costing, and proposal preparation
• Contribute to product development and market expansion initiatives
• Set technical direction, prioritize the RFQ and design pipeline, and allocate work across the team
• Support project execution and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs aligned with project schedules
• Coordinate with production, quality, and supply chain teams

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant discipline)
• 10–12 years of experience in engineering within pump manufacturing environments
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management
• Technical expertise in design and manufacturing processes
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Project management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Familiarity with ERP systems and engineering software