Job Purpose:

Lead in the design and development of the HVAC Product unit(s), including development of new models / series and / or customized units as per market & customer requirements in order to meet the needs of the customer leading to sales

KEY RESULTS AREAS

PRODUCT DESIGN – Lead in the development of design, Bill of Materials and other requirements necessary for the assembly of the HVAC product unit(s) to ensure its timely production with minimum errors.

· Meet / coordinate with the sales team to obtain the customer requirements and other specification required in the design / production of the Product unit.

· Carry out the different procedures as defined in the Company Policy and Procedures to obtain the necessary requirements for the start of the project.

· Lead in the design of the product unit working closely with the Designers and the Design Supervisor through the provision of clear guidelines, instructions and other required information / data for the accurate design of the unit.

· Preparation of BOM changes orders and processing of work order and other design documents.

· Check and sign specifications, drawing and other documents prior to getting superior approval.

· Coordinate with other product engineers of other disciplines to ensure proper functioning of parts and systems.

· Coordinate closely with the Material Planning & Production (MPP), Manufacturing and other parties for the assembly / production of the unit(s) and process job orders / resolve issues raised through the Non-Conformance Report (NCR), DCR, Corrective Action Request (CAR), nameplates, design errors and other similar documents to ensure smooth production and assembly of the unit.

VALUE ENGINEERING – Design and recommend improvement of the product, considering cost reduction while maintaining optimal quality and efficiency, in order to obtain a higher level of net profit for the organization.

· Keep abreast of the latest technologies in the related fields to the design / production of the HVAC product units.

· Attend local and international conference and training courses, if and when necessary.

· Initiate value engineering work, upgrade of features and options and finding competitive solutions to meet challenges imposed by competitors and customers.

· Testing new samples of raw materials (e.g. sheets, steel, copper, aluminum etc.) prior to vendor approval, in coordination with ME and QC department.

DESIGN DEVIATION / CUSTOMIZATION – Evaluate the request for product customization / deviation of the Sales Team and provide recommendations on cost / quality and other possible impacts to the product unit in line with the Company standards and policies.

· Evaluate the received Customization / Deviation request from the Sales team and analyze the impact on cost, quality and other issues on the inclusion of the customization / deviation in the product unit.

· Meet with the Sales Team / Quality Control team and / or other relevant parties to discuss the impact and provide recommendations.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT – Design and develop new HVAC product series / models based on emerging technologies and demands in the competitive market to consistently deliver the changing requirements of customers leading to the achievement of business objectives.

· Study and evaluate possible design and development of new HVAC product series / models based on the inputs received from the sales team and management.

· Apply R&D design procedures for development and laboratory testing throughout the entire cycle of design and development.

· Provide proper design feedback to his supervisor by issuing the initial design sketches and drawings with the related data and calculations.

· Evaluate components and test them to determine part approval, vendor approval and proper applications.

· Coordinate in the production of the prototype of the unit / assemblies and sub-assemblies for proper testing and commissioning.

· Direct and specify laboratory testing for components and equipment, and propose modification necessary to meet the required ratings and performance.

· Develop the Model Decoding, and coordinate closely with the BOM Planner for the entry of the ATO model and its branches, models, sub models and option / accessories.