Senior Design Engineer, Switches and Socket | alfanar Electric

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a senior engineer with 10-15 years of experience in mechanical engineering. The role involves optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in design specifications, and experience with project management tools. A focus on problem-solving and quality assurance is crucial. Join us to contribute to innovative engineering solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required.
• 10-15 years of experience in engineering roles.
• Proficiency in design tools and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes and ensure product quality.
• Conduct project feasibility and prepare project plans.
• Manage production and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Advanced engineering

Project management

Design specifications

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D Modeling Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID

21552

City

S&S Manag.

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar is involved in

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions

• Alfanar Electric
• Alfanar Construction
• Alfanar Building Systems

Alfanar Electric

Alfanar Electric is the industrial arm of Alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

Alfanar Electric operates industries in

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

Alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of Alfanar’s industrial activities is Alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses Alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

Utilize advanced engineering to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure product quality, and support innovation while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams.

Key Accountability Areas

Project Planning and Preparations

• Prepare Department and Project CAPEX.
• Conduct Project Feasibility and Intellectual Property Studies.
• Develop a project charter, product development plan, and business case.

Concept Development and Benchmarking

• Perform technical benchmarking of competitor products, identifying key features/specifications.
• Engage in concept development, Design Input Vs Output preparation, material selection, and design feasibility.

Design and Development

• Assess manufacturing feasibility with mold design and progressive die layout.
• Execute 3D modeling, generate 2D drawings, and release models/drawings for manufacturing.
• Monitor changes in product standards and ensure compliance.
• Conduct design verification and validation through field trials reports.

Production and Assembly

• Review Proto Verification Report (PVR) and pilot lot production reports.
• Conduct project release meetings with CFT, overseeing SAP BOM release.
• Manage the life cycle of existing products, change management, and associated actions.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Review DFM/MFA, new development tools, and molds SIR at different stages.
• Ensure standard adherence and coordinate with CFT for machine/tool ordering.
• Verify design feasibility for new materials and review changes in product standards.

Safety and Document Management

• Ensure a safe and healthy work atmosphere, maintain 6S, and adhere to safety practices in the department, including document management.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Any relevant field.

Work Experience

10-15 years

15+ years

6 to 10 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Design Specifications
• Design Tools