Chassis Electrical Lead: Design, Test & Delivery

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO is seeking a Chassis Electrical Team Lead to guide a small engineering team across UAE operations, overseeing design, testing and installation of chassis electrical architectures for vehicle projects.

The role requires strong leadership and hands‑on experience with CAN/LIN networks, delivering electrical systems on time and to budget. You will collaborate with design, production and commissioning teams to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.
• Familiarity with automotive electrical systems, wiring harness design, CAN/LIN networks and vehicle power distribution.
• Proficient with technical documentation tools; experience with CAD for electrical schematics and wiring (e.g. EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and allocate work to a team of electrical technicians and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
• Plan and prioritise team tasks to meet project milestones and production schedules.
• Conduct regular team briefings, performance reviews and skills development activities.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including chassis design, software, integration and quality to ensure seamless delivery of electrical systems.
• Oversee development and review of chassis electrical schemas, wiring harness layouts, connector and component selection.
• Ensure electrical designs meet functional requirements, vehicle interfaces and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and control technical documentation including wiring diagrams, bill of materials, change records and test procedures.
• Support configuration control and ECO processes for electrical components and assemblies.
• Develop and supervise testing programmes for harnesses, controllers, sensors and power distribution systems.
• Lead fault diagnosis and root cause investigations, implement corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Coordinate on‑vehicle commissioning activities, validate electrical interfaces and performance under operational conditions.
• Ensure test results are recorded accurately and reported to engineering and project stakeholders.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with company quality standards, industry best practice and applicable safety regulations.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure the team follows electrical safety procedures and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Support supplier quality management for outsourced harness and component suppliers, including inspections and audits.
• Support procurement activities by specifying electrical components, reviewing supplier quotations and lead times.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve technical issues, track deliveries and manage spare parts inventory for chassis electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

CAN/LIN networks

Wiring harness design

Electrical schematics CAD

Test equipment

Leadership

Team management

Documentation

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Documentation tools

Job description

NAFFCO is seeking a Chassis Electrical Team Lead to guide a small engineering team across UAE operations, overseeing design, testing and installation of chassis electrical architectures for vehicle projects.

The role requires strong leadership and hands‑on experience with CAN/LIN networks, delivering electrical systems on time and to budget. You will collaborate with design, production and commissioning teams to ensure quality and compliance.