
Industrial Innovation Consultant (Saudi Arabia)
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Industrial Engagement & Outreach: Proactively engage with factories and SMEs in Saudi Arabia's Western Region to assess needs, deliver workshops, and identify opportunities for 4IR implementation.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal teams, external partners, and academic institutions to foster innovation.
- Knowledge Transfer & Training: Document technical best practices and contribute to training programs on 4IR technologies.
- Concept Development & Prototyping: Lead design and rapid prototyping of innovative solutions using CAD tools and manufacturing techniques.
- Pilot Project Management: Plan and manage end-to-end pilot projects with clear objectives, timelines, and performance metrics.
- Solution Architecture: Design scalable, secure, and interoperable 4IR solutions for industrial partners.
- Commercialization Support: Prepare technical content, demos, and reports to support market readiness and stakeholder engagement.
- Technology Scouting: Evaluate emerging 4IR technologies and assess their relevance to manufacturing.
- Innovation Strategy: Support strategic planning and roadmap creation aligned with industrial innovation goals.
- Data-Driven Optimization: Apply data analytics to improve process efficiency and inform 4IR solution development.
- IP Contribution: Identify patentable innovations and support IP protection processes.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in industrial innovation, R&D, or technology development roles, with a strong focus on 4IR technologies in manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of industrial/manufacturing processes and IT/OT integration.
- Deep expertise in 4IR technologies (AI/ML, IoT, Digital Twin, Additive Manufacturing, Robotics).
- Demonstrable experience in successfully leading or significantly contributing to the implementation of at least two industrial innovation projects leveraging 4IR technologies & Proven experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, or production engineering.
- Hands-on skills in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), industrial automation, and data analysis.