Head of Engineering

Client of AW Connect; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Engineering Manager to set strategic direction and oversee engineering projects. The perfect candidate will have over 15 years of experience with strong leadership skills and proficiency in mechanical engineering and CAD modelling. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with international brands and lead a dedicated team. Ideal for someone with a 'can do' attitude seeking to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in engineering.
• Strong background in mechanical and electronic systems.
• Experience with hardware and firmware design.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering budget and projects, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Lead engineering team and collaborate with departments to meet objectives.
• Set processes and procedures within the Engineering department.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Modelling

CAE Analysis

Job description

Compliance to ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System requirement

Set the strategic direction for the engineering department and ensure that it aligns with the company's overall goals.

Manage the engineering budget and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Have high standards of collaborating with great international brands and jointly executing projects with our foreign acquired companies.

Hire, train, and develop engineering staff.

Oversee the engineering process from conception to deployment.

Ensure that engineering projects meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Represent the engineering department to senior management and external stakeholders.

Plan, design, and oversee engineering projects, ensuring they're completed on time, within budget and with the expected quality and reliability and identifying and mitigating any risk.

Innovative, brave and We can do it attitude when facing a new engineering project or development.

Take any necessary action needed to deliver the project on time and with the expected quality and reliability.

Lead the engineering team across different projects and ensure the engineering department is aligned with the company's overall OEM after OEM business model, which means: Fast, Easy to Plug and Play Simple.

Collaborate with other departments (Sales, Design, SCM) and the General Manager in order to reach the company s objectives by following its business model.

Empower the engineering team by fostering a culture of accountability, responsibility, customer centricity and excellence.

Set the necessary processes and procedures within the Engineering department

Experience & Qualifications:

Minimum of 15 years experience

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Extensive experience in product design, engineering, and development, with a strong background in both mechanical and electronic systems.

Proficiency in CAD Modelling, CAE Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical team, Electronic Engineering (Hardware Design, Hardware and DFM/DFA principles.

Proven experience in managing manufacturing processes and product costing.

Strong leadership skills with experience managing technical teams and cross-functional projects.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Experience with hardware and firmware design, testing, and support.

Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

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