Design & Estimator Engineer – Low Voltage Panels & Ventilation Systems

Job Description: Design & Estimator Engineer – Low Voltage Panels & Ventilation Systems

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Apply to: career@unitedfactorysa.com

About United Electrical Supplies Factory Co.

United Electrical Supplies Factory Co. (“United”) is a leading manufacturer based in Riyadh, specializing in low-voltage load centers / distribution boards and ventilation fans. The company offers high-quality products engineered for performance, safety, and reliability, backed by strong manufacturing, commissioning, maintenance, and training capabilities.

Job Purpose

As a Design & Estimator Engineer, you will provide specialized knowledge and leadership in designing, estimating, and developing low-voltage panels (load centers) and ventilation systems (fans, duct fans, exhaust fans). You will ensure compliance with technical standards, optimize designs for performance and cost, and support cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Technical Review
• Participate in Design, Production, and Quality Committees.
• Review and approve material selections submitted to the Material Committee.
• Ensure that design deliverables (drawings, BOMs, schematics) meet the company’s input requirements and align with final output.
• Product Development
• Work on localization and development of new products (load centers, ventilation fans) in collaboration with suppliers.
• Identify and lead New Product Development (NPD), quality-improvement, and value-engineering projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, perform risk assessments, and build business cases for proposed products.
• Cost Estimation & Documentation
• Estimate project and product costs (materials, manufacturing, labor).
• Prepare and maintain project charters, development plans, and timelines.
• Develop and release detailed technical models and drawings for in-house manufacturing and external procurement.
• Create, review, and approve BOMs; manage BOM release in Odoo ERP for production readiness.
• Project Execution & Coordination
• Lead project kick-off and release meetings with cross-functional teams (R&D, Production, Quality, Supply Chain).
• Ensure all documentation (drawings, BOMs) is ready for production and that design changes are controlled.
• Intellectual Property & Strategy
• Perform IP research (patents, prior art) related to panel designs and ventilation products.
• Propose and implement strategies to protect new design developments.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Mentor and train junior engineers / designers.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure fair workload distribution.
• Help build a collaborative, high-performing engineering team.
• Delivery & Reporting
• Execute development activities to meet scheduled milestones.
• Optimize use of internal resources to deliver on time and within budget.
• Provide regular progress reports, highlighting deviations and corrective actions.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
• Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, or performance issues.
• Escalate complex technical challenges when needed.
• Propose and implement process improvements; seek automation where possible.
• Compliance & Quality
• Ensure compliance with United’s policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain design and documentation standards, including quality and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in:
• Low-voltage panel / distribution board design
• Ventilation or HVAC systems (fans, ductwork)
• Engineering estimation, costing, and BOM preparation
• Product development in a manufacturing environment
• Technical Competencies:
• Product design
• Engineering research
• Cost estimation & value engineering

Software Skills & Hands-On Experience

To succeed in this role, the candidate should have hands-on experience with:

• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical: for drawing layout of LV panels, single-line diagrams, and control schematics.
• EPLAN Electric P8: for creating detailed panel wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and generating BOMs.
• Revit MEP (or similar): for design and layout of ventilation systems, ducts, and fan assemblies (helpful if ventilation design is in-house).
• Excel (Advanced): for cost estimation, BOQ (bill of quantities), cost analysis, and financial modeling.
• Odoo ERP: for BOM release, material tracking, production readiness, and cost control.
• SolidWorks / 3D CAD (optional but preferred): for 3D modeling of panel enclosures or fan housings, if United’s R&D or product development team uses 3D CAD.
• Project management tools: such as MS Project or Jira / Asana (or similar) for planning and tracking development projects.

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills (Arabic and English preferred)
• Leadership mindset: capable of mentoring engineers and working across teams
• Good time management and ability to deliver under pressure
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and compliance

Job Type: Full-time