Quality & Reliability Engineer, Medium Voltage | alfanar Electric

Job description:

Job Purpose

To strengthen the reliability, manufacturability, and compliance of MV switchgear products through structured design risk management, DFMEA execution, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on integrating Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameters, applying Design-to-Manufacturing (DTM) principles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet IEC standards and business objectives.

Key Accountability Areas

Design Risk Management (DFMEA)

• Lead the preparation, execution, and maintenance of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for MV switchgear products (RMUs, circuit breakers, load break switches, mechanisms, CTs/VTs, and busbars).
• Evaluate severity, occurrence, and detection ratings to drive actionable risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain DFMEA documentation throughout the product lifecycle to support audits and compliance.

Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) and Design Validation

• Define CTQ parameters (dielectric strength, temperature rise, mechanical endurance, interlocking reliability, and safety margins) and integrate them into design requirements.
• Ensure CTQ compliance through type testing, reliability assessments, and validation activities based on IEC 62271 series.

Design-to-Manufacturing (DTM) and Assembly Optimization (DTA)

• Apply DTM/DTA methodologies to optimize product designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless industrialization and production readiness.

Design Assurance and Reporting

• Provide structured risk and quality input during design reviews.
• Create dashboards and reports to track DFMEA status, CTQ metrics, and closure of action items.
• Lead workshops and initiatives to strengthen product design robustness and minimize risks.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job

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 a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

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

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Any relevant fieldWork Experience 2 to 4 YearsTechnical / Functional Competencies Quality ComplianceQuality MetricsQuality Tools and TechniquesEngineering ResearchResearch DesignResearch AnlaysisTechnical Research

Profile description:

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com