Company Description
MAKNANA is an industrial automation solutions provider dedicated to advancing the Kingdom's industrial sector through innovative and tailored services. Inspired by the Arabic word "مكننة" for mechanization, MAKNANA focuses on delivering efficiency and effectiveness. The company specializes in the sourcing, integration, and deployment of state-of-the-art industrial machinery and automation systems. They offer customized turnkey solutions to support manufacturers in optimizing their operations. While also planning to produce the first batch of robotic arms by Q2 of 2026.
NOTE: (JOB WORKPLACE IS LOCATED IN RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA)
Job Summary
The FlexSim Simulation Engineer is responsible for developing, analyzing, and optimizing full-scale factory and production system models using FlexSim. The role involves building accurate digital twins of manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing operations; evaluating performance; identifying bottlenecks; and proposing data-driven improvements. The engineer will work closely with production, process, and R&D teams to support decision-making and operational optimization.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop detailed simulation models of entire factories, production lines, internal logistics, and automation systems using FlexSim.
• Collect, validate, and integrate operational data (cycle times, routing logic, resource behavior, inventory flows, etc.) into simulation models.
• Analyze model outputs to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and system constraints.
• Evaluate different scenarios, layouts, and process strategies to determine optimal configurations.
• Prepare technical reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, planning, and industrial optimization teams to drive improvements.
• Support the development of digital twins and continuous-improvement simulations for long-term operational planning.
• Validate models through on-site observations, data comparison, and stakeholder feedback.
• Maintain and update existing FlexSim models as facility operations evolve.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (2-5+ years) in full-factory simulation modeling using FlexSim.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, workflows, automation equipment, and material-handling processes.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in optimization and scenario evaluation.
• Proficiency in FlexSim logic, process flow design, scripting, and statistical analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, throughput analysis, and capacity planning is preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with data collection, SQL, Excel, or Python is a plus.
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MAKNANA is an industrial automation solutions provider dedicated to advancing the Kingdom's industrial sector through innovative and tailored services. Inspired by the Arabic word "مكننة" for mechanization, MAKNANA focuses on delivering efficiency and effectiveness. The company specializes in the sourcing, integration, and deployment of state-of-the-art industrial machinery and automation systems. They offer customized turnkey solutions to support manufacturers in optimizing their operations. While also planning to produce the first batch of robotic arms by Q2 of 2026.
NOTE: (JOB WORKPLACE IS LOCATED IN RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA)
Role Purpose
Operate and monitor a CNC double column (gantry-type) machining center safely, accurately, and efficiently in a production environment.
Key Responsibilities
•Set up and operate CNC double column machining center
•Load, clamp, and align large/heavy workpieces
•Monitor machining operations and tool condition
•Perform basic offsets, tool changes, and corrections
•Conduct in-process inspection to ensure dimensional accuracy
•Follow safety procedures for heavy machining operations
•Report machine, tooling, or quality issues immediately
•Support maintenance during planned shutdowns
Required Experience & Skills
•Proven experience operating large CNC machines (double column / gantry / bridge type preferred)
•Strong understanding of:
o Workpiece alignment and clamping
o Cutting tools and tool wear
o Feeds, speeds, and basic machining principles
•Ability to read technical drawings and tolerances
•Experience with CNC controllers
•Safety-conscious mindset (this machine does not forgive mistakes)
Strong Advantages
•Experience machining large steel structures or heavy parts
•Basic CNC program editing (at operator level)
•Experience with precision measurement tools
•Familiarity with machine warm-up and accuracy checks
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