Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description / Role

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar Building Systems

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are:

• Real estate development
• Façade cladding, glazing systems, and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements

Job purpose

To lead the details process and review the mechanical shop drawings from start to finish for all mechanical systems, ensuring that all shop drawings meet client requirements, are safe and functional, and overseeing the development of detailed construction plans using Revit program.

Key accountability areas

• Product design and development: Analyzing project requirements and constraints to conceptualize mechanical design solutions, creating accurate and detailed drawings, including orthographic, isometric, and exploded views, using software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Design analysis and optimization: Analyze designs to identify potential issues and optimize them for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Mechanical systems: Expertise in mechanical systems for buildings, including HVAC, fire fighting, plumbing, and BMS system.
• Material selection: Recommending appropriate materials for mechanical components based on their properties, performance requirements, and cost considerations.
• Dimensioning and tolerancing: Applying appropriate dimensioning and tolerancing techniques to ensure the accuracy and functionality of mechanical drawings and components.
• Revision management: Managing revisions and updates to technical drawings, ensuring that all changes are accurately documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Collaborating with engineers, designers, and other team members to review designs, address technical challenges, and optimize mechanical components and assemblies.
• Quality assurance: Conducting quality checks and reviews of technical drawings to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and project requirements.
• Documentation and reporting: Creating detailed design documentation, including drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Project coordination: Coordinating with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure that mechanical design tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Health and safety compliance: Ensuring that mechanical designs comply with relevant health and safety regulations and standards to minimize risks during manufacturing, assembly, and operation.
• Continuous learning and professional development: Staying updated on the latest advancements, technologies, and best practices in a rapidly evolving field.

Role accountability

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 periodic reports detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:
Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products, processes, or related activities.

Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:
Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment:
Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined areas of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

10-15 years

Technical / functional competencies

• Design tools
• Troubleshooting
• Compliance
• Reporting

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.