Table of Contents
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Job Overview
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About the Company
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Available Jobs and Related Roles
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Engineering Manager Job Description
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Key Job Responsibilities
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Engineering Leadership and Team Management
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Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
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Compliance and Food Safety Standards
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Projects, CAPEX and Innovation
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Maintenance, Reliability and Documentation
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Why This Engineering Manager Role at Foreground’s Partner Stands Out
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Requirements and Candidate Profile
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How to Apply
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FAQs – Engineering Manager Dammam Jobs
Job Overview
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Job Title: Engineering Manager
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Company Name: Foreground Partner – Leading Food Manufacturing Company
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Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Work Mode: On-Site
If you are exploring engineering manager Dammam jobs, this opportunity with a top-tier food manufacturing company—partnered with Foreground—offers a career-defining leadership role. You will oversee all engineering operations, elevate plant performance, lead continuous improvement, and ensure full compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
This role requires a strong engineering leader who can balance strategic direction with hands-on operational oversight, ensuring plant reliability and production efficiency.
About the Company
Foreground is collaborating with a prominent food manufacturing company in Dammam recognized for its high operational standards and strong commitment to food safety, product quality, automation and continuous improvement.
The organization operates modern production lines and prioritizes:
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Technical excellence
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Safety, hygiene and quality compliance
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Adoption of advanced automation and sustainability practices
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Strong cross-functional collaboration
Engineers joining this team gain exposure to state-of-the-art production technology, complex utilities and rigorous food manufacturing standards.
Available Jobs and Related Roles
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Plant Engineering Manager – Food Manufacturing KSA
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Maintenance Manager – FMCG
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Utilities and Facilities Engineering Manager KSA
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Engineering Manager Job Description
This Engineering Manager Dammam role at Foreground’s partner company is a senior leadership position responsible for managing the engineering department, driving improvements across the plant, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and overseeing large-scale engineering projects.
Ideal for experienced engineering professionals from FMCG or food manufacturing, this job blends operational leadership, technical decision-making, and long-term strategic planning.
Key Job Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership and Team Management
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Lead the engineering department, including engineers, technicians and technical support.
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Allocate resources to ensure reliable plant operations, utilities management and project execution.
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Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team committed to excellence.
Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
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Develop and implement strategies to optimize production efficiency, reduce downtime and enhance product quality.
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Collaborate with production, QA and maintenance to resolve technical issues affecting line performance.
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Apply structured problem-solving and data analysis to eliminate root causes of recurring failures.
Compliance and Food Safety Standards
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Ensure all engineering activities follow local and international food safety standards, including ISO 22000 and BRC.
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Maintain full compliance with SFDA regulations.
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Guarantee that engineering work supports hygienic design principles and audit readiness.
Projects, CAPEX and Innovation
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Lead CAPEX projects from concept to commissioning, including planning, budgeting and vendor management.
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Oversee design, installation and commissioning of production lines, utilities and automation systems.
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Promote adoption of advanced technologies to boost reliability, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Maintenance, Reliability and Documentation
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Develop and enforce preventive maintenance programs.
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Implement Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) for continuous improvement.
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Ensure the CMMS system is effectively used for planning, tracking and reporting work.
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Maintain accurate engineering documentation, SOPs and audit-compliant records.
Why This Engineering Manager Role at Foreground’s Partner Stands Out
High-Impact Engineering Leadership
You will be responsible for all engineering decisions that directly influence:
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Plant reliability
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Operational continuity
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Production quality
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Customer satisfaction
Modern Technology and Standards
The plant uses advanced:
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Automation systems
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Utilities infrastructure
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Engineering management software
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Food safety frameworks
This environment strengthens your expertise in modern food manufacturing technology.
Strategic and Operational Ownership
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Engineering strategy
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CAPEX planning
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Technical development of the team
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Continuous improvement across the plant
Clear Path to Senior Leadership
This role can be a strong stepping stone toward becoming:
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Plant Manager
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Technical Director
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Regional Engineering Manager
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Head of Operations
Your contributions will be visible, measurable and highly valued.
Requirements and Candidate Profile
Education
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related fields.
Experience
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8+ years engineering experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
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3+ years in a managerial role with proven leadership.
Technical Expertise
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Strong understanding of food processing equipment and utilities (steam, refrigeration, compressed air).
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Knowledge of ISO, BRC and SFDA regulations.
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Skilled in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CMMS and Microsoft Office.
Leadership & Soft Skills
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Strong communication and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
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English proficiency required; Arabic is an advantage.
Location
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Full-time, on-site in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
How to Apply
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FAQs – Engineering Manager Dammam Jobs
1. Do I need food manufacturing experience for this job?
Yes—experience in food manufacturing or FMCG is required due to strict safety, hygiene and regulatory demands.
2. Is this an on-site or hybrid role?
This job is 100% on-site in Dammam due to its operational leadership responsibilities.
3. What is the minimum managerial experience required?
At least 3 years managing engineering teams or technical departments.
4. What languages are required?
Strong English is required; Arabic is considered an advantage.
5. What makes this Engineering Manager role unique?
You’ll lead engineering in a highly regulated, high-performance food production facility, overseeing strategy, CAPEX, utilities and continuous improvement.