Senior Product Engineer – DX/VRV

Daikin Saudi دايكن - السعودية; Riyadh; Vor Ort; SAR 223.000 - 446.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Daikin Saudi is seeking a Senior Product Engineer – DX/VRV based in Riyadh. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle for assigned DX/VRV product lines, from market study and specification development through launch and post-launch support.

You will collaborate with R&D, Sales, After Sales, Certification, Marketing, and Factory teams to ensure products meet market requirements, regulatory standards, and commercial objectives while driving lifecycle improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with relevant discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in product engineering or product management.
• Strong understanding of HVAC products, market dynamics, and regulatory standards.
• Must possess analytical and market research capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and factory operations.

Aufgaben

• Initiate new product development requests using market intel, competition, and pricing benchmarks.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept to launch, including feature prioritization and after-sales feedback.
• Coordinate with Sales, Certification, and R&D to finalize specifications and approvals.
• Prepare sales catalogs and product presentations for launches.
• Provide technical support to Sales and ensure timely responses to queries.

Kenntnisse

Product lifecycle management

Cross-functional coordination

HVAC knowledge

Market research

Data analysis

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

The Senior Product Engineer – DX/VRV will be based in Riyadh and will be responsible for managing the end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned product lines, from market study and specification development through product launch and post-launch support. The role works closely with R&D, Sales, After Sales, Certification, Marketing, and Factory teams to ensure products meet market requirements, regulatory standards, and commercial objectives.

How You Will Make an Impact

Product Development

• Initiate new product development requests by collecting market intelligence, competitive analysis, sales input, potential volumes, pricing benchmarks, and technical specifications.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept to launch, including feature prioritization, user research, and after-sales feedback.
• Conduct detailed technical and market comparison studies against competitors and propose optimized product specifications.
• Coordinate with Sales and After Sales teams to collect LCQM and field feedback and report findings to management.
• Review and align technical proposals received from R&D with market requirements and negotiate specifications where required.
• Finalize product specifications and features with regional sales teams prior to development approval.
• Propose FOB target prices aligned with product features, capacities, and competitive market positioning.
• Finalize PPS documentation with R&D to formally initiate product development with factories.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with R&D teams and provide structured progress updates to management.
• Support R&D by arranging competitor samples for teardown and benchmarking analysis when required.
• Coordinate with Certification teams on performance, functional, EMC, CB testing, and labeling requirements in line with regional regulations.

Product Support

• Provide technical support to Sales teams and coordinate with factories to ensure timely responses to product-related queries.
• Maintain a centralized database of technical queries and manage the assigned product portfolio for the sales region.
• Monitor and manage product lifecycle transitions and communicate timelines to Sales and Service teams.
• Ensure product compliance with regional regulations and government requirements in coordination with Certification teams.
• Manage product end-of-life activities due to regulatory changes, ensuring stock liquidation within defined timelines.
• Update and maintain selection software to support Sales and Application teams with new product ranges.

Product Launch

• Prepare preliminary product catalogues based on initial specifications and data to support early spec-in activities.
• Develop final sales catalogues including capacity tables, electrical data, features, dimensions, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate product code creation, material master setup, and pricing uploads in SAP and CRM systems.
• Prepare product presentations and deliver training sessions to Sales, Application teams, and distributors.
• Ensure availability of Databooks, IOMs, Service Manuals, and Spare Parts lists in coordination with R&D prior to market launch.
• Coordinate with Certification teams to ensure all approvals and certifications are completed before product importation.

What You Need to Succeed

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in product engineering, product management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of HVAC or related technical products, market dynamics, and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical and market research capabilities.
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and factory coordination.
• Good understanding of product lifecycle management and pricing strategies.
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment.