Draughtsman | alfanar Electric

Role Overview

Draughtsman at alfanar Electric, located in UAE.

Company Overview

alfanar is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and facilities across the Middle East and other countries. The company is involved in Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction, Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products, and Allied Engineering Services.

alfanar electric is the industrial arm, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products. alfanar electric operates industries in Riyadh and Jubail (Saudi Arabia), Dubai (UAE), and London (UK), with a development and engineering center in Chennai, India. The center of alfanar's industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex, situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh, spread across 700,000 square meters.

Role Purpose

Support product development activities by conducting prototype assembly, field trials, 3D modelling, and packaging design while ensuring compliance with design requirements. Maintain accurate documentation, manage design materials and samples, and ensure a safe and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prototype Assembly and Field Trials

• Conduct prototype assembly and field trials to ensure compliance with design requirements and performance standards.

3D Modelling and Technical Documentation

• Create accurate 3D models and 2D drawings using SAP ECTR.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOM) and perform tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Ensure design outputs conform to design inputs.

Packaging Development

• Design and develop packaging solutions, including product packing, leaflets, and catalogues, to support product presentation and marketing activities.

Prototype Preparation and Testing

• Prepare prototype assemblies, display boards, and functional demo samples according to design specifications.
• Monitor new product assembly trials during NPD pilot lots.
• Perform preliminary testing on prototypes and finished products.

Materials and Inventory Management

• Organize materials in the design storage area, including tested, competitor, and trial samples.
• Coordinate with production and stores to arrange material requirements.
• Facilitate inventory counting and scrapping of obsolete materials.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Prepare and maintain all documentation according to NPD stage gate deliverables.
• Ensure records are accurately stored in designated locations for easy access and compliance.

Workplace Safety and Organization

• Maintain a safe and organized workplace by applying 6S principles.
• Adhere to safety protocols and good housekeeping practices within the Design Office and Stores.

Delivery and Performance

• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets according to delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time parameters.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving and Escalation

• Solve related problems and escalate complex operational issues.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes.
• Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity.

Professional Development and Process Improvement

• Obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, and procedures.
• Seek automation opportunities for business process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma Degree in Design or any relevant field.
• Fresher to 0-2 years of work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• AutoCAD.
• CAD Software Packages.
• Plans and Drawings.
• Design Specifications.
• Report writing.