Design Manager

Job description / Role

Due to continued growth and expansion Bion Group are now looking for a Design Manager, specialised in heavy vehicle, commercial vehicle and Trailer, Tipper manufacturing.

This is a permanent position based in Dubai, UAE.

The Design Manager will oversee all aspects of the Engineering Design function.

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage new product development by working with Marketing and Sales to develop new products or to improve the existing products for new and emerging markets.
- Maintain Product Certifications as well as create new ones.
- Responsible for all products and engineering, testing and approvals required for products.
- Manage product design drawings through the process of reviewing and evaluating any necessary changes.
- Work directly with the Manufacturing department to provide new products that are cost efficient
- Timely prepare and provide reports to management on a monthly basis.
- Responsible for developing budgets and producing ROI’s for product and process improvements.
- Ensure that the products are in compliance with code.
- Keep abreast of new developments, materials or processes for use in adaptation to the organization’s products.
- Direct efforts to patent and maintain patents of our intellectual properties.
- Manage the Design Engineering team effectively
- Responsible for the development of educational materials for the use of training our sales force.
- Cooperate with the other departments in preparing production and process design methods and quality standards.
- Coordinate the activities of the Engineering function and encourage the interchange of information, ideas and techniques.

Requirements

- Master’s Degree in Mechanical and Design Engineering is essential
- Extensive experience in design, manufacturing, and industrial engineering, trailer and tipper manufacturing an advantage
- 5-8 years’ experience in an Engineering Manager role.

About the Company

Bion Group is a well-renowned and privately held conglomerate with a diversified business portfolio. Headquartered in the UAE since 2007, the group encompasses a workforce of over 400 employees and 20 different nationalities.

Bion Group is engaged in intelligent and quality-driven business operations covering Transportation, Manufacturing, Trading, Vehicle Maintenance and Joint Ventures. Our ever-expanding brand portfolio includes Bion Industrial, Bion Services, Bion Trading, Bion Ventures and more.