Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic
- Devise the strategic direction for the Design Unit ensure the unit uses the most effective, efficient and economically viable tactic for the betterment of the company.
- Responsible for setting KPI’s for the unit on an annual basis considering the performance of the unit based on the previous year and monitor the KPI’s on a regular basis.
- Represent Design unit during the annual review meetings, share performance reports with respect to Design, address and discuss key challenges of the unit.
- Review procedures manual with respect to design procedures as and when required.
Financial
- Manage the allocated unit budget for the department and ensure all the expenditures are being done within the budget which has been set
- Responsible for preparation and finalization of Budget for R&D.
Operational
- Conduct market research to understand latest Technology trends
- Liaise with CMO/Customer, review tender details, specifications etc. participate in discussions for finalization of GTP and Design Outputs
- Contribute to the preparation and submission of tenders by thoroughly understanding requirements
- Coordinate with other departments such as Planning, Purchase & Production departments to finalize design and oversee BOM creation
- Oversee the process of Preparation of detailed designs (mechanical & electrical) of distribution transformers up-to 10mVA class.
- Oversee the preparation of manufacturing & electrical drawings and review and verify the electrical/mechanical outputs
- Supervise preparation of purchase specifications and assistance to Purchase Department in Vendor evaluations.
- Provide sound Technical assistance to the production and procurement departments during manufacturing.
- Take sound decisions on deviations from design looking at various aspects, risks during manufacturing.
- Carryout Root cause analysis, problem solving and continuous improvement of existing designs based on manufacturing or site feedbacks.
- Contribute in development of new products in line with customer expectations, market intelligence and to increase competitiveness.
People Development
- Lead department contribution to Voltamp Omanization targets through the setting of goals/KPIS in relation to the hiring and development of Omani Nationals into the workforce.
- Embrace and drive continuous Human Capital improvements through business driven initiatives or as directed by Voltamp Corporate Office.
- Complete all other tasks as requested by Management/Directors
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RO2,000.000 - RO2,500.000 per month