Design Engineering Manager (China)

Eram Talent

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Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia on site Until 8/21/2026 15+ years exp First posted January 15, 2026 Last posted January 15, 2026
Job description

The Design Engineering Manager will lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering design activities for petrochemical and oil & gas projects, with a strong focus on oil and gas separation systems. The role is responsible for overseeing design development across project phases, ensuring compliance with international standards, project specifications, and client requirements, while coordinating with EPC teams and stakeholders. This position is based in China.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering design activities for petrochemical and oil & gas projects.
  • Oversee design of oil & gas separation systems, including process facilities and related units.
  • Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation).
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, drawings, and technical documents.
  • Ensure engineering designs meet project scope, schedule, quality, and cost objectives.
  • Coordinate with project management, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
  • Interface with clients, licensors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Ensure compliance with international codes, standards, and project specifications.
  • Support technical issue resolution during engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and performance management for engineering teams.

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline).
  • Master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in petrochemical and oil & gas projects.
  • Proven experience in oil & gas separation systems.
  • Minimum 5 years in a Design Engineering Manager or Lead Engineering role.
  • Strong EPC project experience.
About this role

Summary

Lead design activities for oil & gas projects, focusing on separation systems, team management.

Job title

Design Engineering Manager (China)

Experience level

15+ years

Minimum experience

15+ years exp

Industry

oil & gas

Location requirements

Based in China, remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineering designoil & gasproject managementteam leadershipinternational standards

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

oil & gas separation systemspetrochemicalprocessmechanicalelectrical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dammam Saudi Arabia

On-site City