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About the Role

Lucy Electric is seeking a Design Engineer for contract projects to provide essential local engineering support. This role offers an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of Lucy Electric products and their applications within the electricity industry. The Design Engineer will serve as a key local contact for the wider Contract and Engineering team, collaborating closely with design, contract, and technical engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with Sales, Contracts, Engineering, and global Operations staff to deliver customer requirements within specified timescales, budgets, and operational constraints.
• Interpret customer requirements and internal specifications to produce detailed designs using 3D CAD software.
• Issue drawings and bills of material to the factory and customers utilizing the Lucy CAD system.
• Develop secondary designs for specific customer requirements that fall outside the standard configurator system, potentially involving prototype builds and trials.
• Positively contribute to achieving the budgeted annual sales target.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 quality standards in all aspects of work.
• Thrive in a high-pressure and developing environment, demonstrating a commitment to continuously improving departmental standards and quality.
• Ensure adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures, and Safe Working Practices.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required or instructed to maintain and/or improve the efficiency, quality, and service of the department.
• Consult with clients to communicate their application needs to the development and engineering team.
• Demonstrate Lucy Electric products to customers when required.
• Provide local technical support and engineering resource for contract projects.
• Create contract drawings and engineering BOMs for both internal and external customers in KSA and overseas.
• Develop and trial new features for switchgear products.
• Prepare electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Liaise with customers during product inspections.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven work experience within a similar role.
• Understanding of manufacturing business operations, people management, financial considerations, quality management, and innovation.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with an understanding of different cultures.
• Demonstrated curiosity and a drive to go beyond the obvious.
• Ability to identify and target new opportunities and set clear objectives.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Facilitates open communication.
• Proactively acts to gain customer trust.

Role Context

This is a contract position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role is office-based within the company premises. The Design Engineer will report to the Customer Operations Manager based in Dubai.