Draftsman

Reports to: Mechanical Design Manager

Unit/ Division/ Department/ Section: Product Innovation and Development

Location: UAE

JOB PURPOSE

The jobholder will be responsible to convert 3D designs into technical drawings using dedicated software. The jobholder will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the drawings match the technical specification.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Engineering Solutions Design: Implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions, under supervision, to provide feedback and contribute to validation of the design.

Engineering Drawings: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.

Testing: Develop testing standards and procedures under the direction of professional colleagues

Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analysing client situations or interpreting data.

Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.

Operational Compliance | Quality Assurance: Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Data Collection and Analysis: Extract relevant data from information provided by others, and input it into spreadsheets or standard formats.

Span of Communication

• Internal: General Manager Machinery, All Machinery Team Members; FPI Operating units.
• External: Manufacturer team.

JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION (BOUNDARIES & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY)

• Identify all practicable drawings options and decide on the best one.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Preferred Experience:

• DME 2-3 years of experience in Machinery Design BME Experience not required.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical design principles, including statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment is an added advantage.
• Professional certification in mechanical design or a related field is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadlinedriven environment.
• Good communication skills – English is a must

Mechanical Engineering