Design Team Leader - Security

Johnson Controls; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a qualified professional to lead their local Post Sales Engineering team in the United Arab Emirates. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality technical solutions while managing resources to ensure customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, excellent leadership, and technical skills, along with proficiency in English and MS Office. This is an opportunity to shape a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Safety Certificate for Contractors (or willingness to complete training).
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead the local Post Sales Engineering team within the MEA region.
• Deliver high-quality technical solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Oversee effective management of resources and timely delivery of outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What will you do

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the local Post Sales Engineering team within the MEA region, ensuring that all activities are aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization. Your primary focus will be on delivering high-quality technical solutions that comply with relevant standards, legal regulations, and the specific expectations of our customers. You will provide ongoing coaching and guidance to your team, cultivating a collaborative and motivating work environment that supports both individual growth and collective success. Additionally, you will oversee the effective management of resources and ensure timely, efficient delivery of engineering outputs to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

How you will do it

• Provide clear direction through tools, processes, and defined responsibilities
• Coordinate with pre-sales, operations, and customers
• Solve technical challenges, allocate resources, monitor progress and risks
• Organize team meetings and individual coaching sessions
• Approve or delegate complex designs
• Engage external engineering teams when needed

What we look for

• Strong leadership and technical expertise
• Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and manage change
• Focus on quality, productivity, and satisfaction of both team and customer

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Safety Certificate for Contractors (or willingness to complete training)
• Impeccable conduct and willingness to cooperate in safety investigations
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Experience leading technical teams in an international environment
• Familiarity with standardization tools and engineering methodologies
• Competencies: prioritization, negotiation, stress resilience, customer focus, teamwork, flexibility