Conversion Engineer

Job Title: Conversion Engineer Manager

Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region.

Our businesses represent some of the world’s leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners’ needs has driven our success.

From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.

Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we’ve used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ in the MENAT region.

Financial Job Dimensions

Degree of supervision

Medium supervision over operational activities

Level of Authority

General authority over daily functional operation

Purpose of the Job

Responsible for the design, development, fabrication, and testing of vehicle conversions, ensuring alignment with innovative ideas and special project requirements. Complete vehicle conversions to specification, within timeline, and to the highest quality standards. Perform fault finding and rectification to guarantee performance, safety, and compliance

Key Accountabilities: Description

Participate in developing the technical specifications for the detailed engineering and prepare procurement technical study of the components and follows up the work performed by the selected Contractors.

Supervise and improve installation throughout in a plant by supporting teams, drafting safety protocols, reporting issues to management, and enhance process efficiency and profits.

Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.

Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators

Customer Satisfaction f/b rate

Technical Analytical reports & Dashboards

Damage Ratio of Installation

Training Plan Fulfillment

Product Development Report

Major Activities

Design and engineer automotive conversion upgrades for range of vehicles including passenger cars & light commercial vehicles.

Work with other engineering specialists (Electrical, Electronic, Software, Production) to provide automotive conversion services to our clients.

Consider both technical and commercial aspects for new programs and projects.

Ensure product design reflects the volume and pricing of the proposed product and service

Conduct data analysis for Associates internal engagement survey and propose engagement action plans to improve their satisfaction level.

Conduct Team performance evaluation and capture all KPI’s results to be reflected with proper analysis to identify top/low performers .

Ensure all products designs, new developments and projects comply with current Toyota Standards and any other relevant legislation.

Installation of Conversion products with a high precision to generate one integrated quality product.

Communicate with Engineering department of body builder companies to improve the Quality of product

Folow-up SASO requirements

Prepare a technical Engineering study on demanded test vehicles & conduct fitment check

Job Context

• The job has direct impact over improving the Conversion operation quality & production facility equipment.
• The job has direct impact over ensuring the following regulations and communicating any updates to the management and associates

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

• The job holder has the freedom to maintain overall compliance with standardized procedures.
• The job holder has the freedom to improve the Conversion methods, safety and equipment usage

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

• The job holder has a crucial strategic role in managing Conversion operation.
• The job holder has a crucial supporting role in analyzing performance KPI’s

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably Electronic, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Minimum Experience

One year of overall experience in Automotive Engineering to vehicle manufacturer quality standards

Job-Specific Skills

Experience in CAD. Modeling, Assemblies & Technical Drawing, advanced knowledge in Toyota and Vehicle System, Legislative requirements & Equipment supplier capabilities, Excellent in communication, Time Management & Organizational skills, Problem Solving & Innovation, PC skills including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Languages

English / Arabic

Special Certifications / Membership

Competencies

Adaptability (Individual Contributor)

Collaboration (Individual Contributor)

Development of Self & Others (Individual Contributor)

Guest First (Individual Contributor)

Innovation (Individual Contributor)

Problem Solving (Individual Contributor)

Why Work for Us?

With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia.

Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other.

Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.