Technical Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. PROJECT COORDINATION & MANAGEMENT
- Attend project meetings with clients, consultants, architects, and contractors
- Coordinate with project managers on project timelines and milestones
- Prepare technical submissions and method statements
- Conduct site surveys and take accurate measurements
- Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers for material procurement
- Track project progress and provide regular status updates
- Resolve technical queries and RFIs (Requests for Information) promptly
- Manage design changes and variation orders

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
- Ensure all designs comply with local building codes, regulations, and standards
- Verify structural integrity and safety of aluminum installations
- Review fabrication processes and approve production methods
- Inspect welding quality, surface finishes, and assembly accuracy
- Ensure compliance with management systems
- Approve mock-ups and samples before mass production
- Identify non-conformances and implement corrective actions
- Maintain quality documentation, inspection reports, and test certificates
- Liaise with third-party testing agencies when required

3. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- Provide technical guidance to workshop supervisors and fabrication teams
- Support installation crews with technical drawings and installation procedures
- Troubleshoot on-site issues and provide immediate engineering solutions
- Advise on material substitutions and alternative solutions
- Assist estimation team with technical details for quotations
- Conduct value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality

4. DOCUMENTATION & ADMINISTRATION
- Maintain organized project files and technical documentation
- Prepare technical reports, calculation sheets, and engineering notes
- Archive material certificates, test reports, and warranty documents
- Update standard details and drawing templates
- Contribute to continuous improvement of company standards

Professional Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in aluminum fabrication industry
- Proven track record in designing aluminum curtain walls, windows, facades, or cladding systems
- Experience in reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawings
- Knowledge of aluminum extrusion profiles and fabrication processes
- Familiarity with installation procedures and site coordination

Technical Competencies
- CAD Software: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (essential)
- Material Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of aluminum alloys (6061, 6063, etc.), properties, and applications
- Fabrication Processes: Knowledge of cutting, welding, bending, drilling, and finishing techniques
- Surface Finishing: Understanding of anodizing, powder coating, and polishing processes
- Hardware & Glazing: Familiarity with door/window hardware, sealants, gaskets, and glass specifications
- Standards & Codes: Knowledge of relevant building codes, ASTM standards, and British/European standards

Job Type: Full-time