Design & Development Engineer, Medium Voltage | alfanar Electric

The purpose of this role is to support the Design and Development team in executing technical tasks and responsibilities that contribute to the successful design, testing, and implementation of Medium Voltage (MV) products. Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to ensure alignment on project specifications, participate in internal testing and quality assurance efforts, and assist in the development of industrialization plans. Maintain a strong focus on customer expectations and cost management to enhance product quality and innovation while fostering effective teamwork within the organization.

Comprehensive Knowledge and Practice:

• Execute all tasks, duties, and responsibilities associated with the Engineering role in Design and Development (D&D), following the job description for detailed guidance.

Team and Task Support:

• Support the D&D team by assisting in activities and contributing to task completion within the department.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Collaborate with factory departments, Alfanar trading departments, and Alfanar subsidiaries to ensure a clear understanding of project technical specifications.

Industrialization Planning:

• Assist in developing industrialization plans to keep stakeholders informed about the readiness of configurations.

Project Goals and Priorities:

• Contribute to establishing project goals and priorities by working alongside relevant stakeholders.

Engineering Build Participation:

• Participate in the planning, implementation, and documentation of engineering builds, ensuring smooth transitions in the industrialization process.

Business Travel:

• Occasionally travel for business purposes, including attending technical meetings and training sessions.

Internal Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Assist in internal testing, conduct data analysis, and support the development of corrective action plans to address nonconformities identified during testing.

Quality Focus:

• Identify critical-to-quality (CTQ) areas and work closely with the quality assurance team to help maintain high standards.

Customer Expectations:

• Understand customer expectations for manufactured products and collaborate with different business units to ensure satisfaction.

Technology and Innovation:

• Stay informed about advanced technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers to enhance product offerings.

Cost Awareness:

• Assist the R&D team in managing the costing of all Medium Voltage (MV) products by providing necessary data and support.

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 escalate 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 automations 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.

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com