Head of Design - Distribution Transformers

Confidential Company

The job will be to lead, guide and direct the Design Department of the company by managing an integrated team of Designers, overseeing and monitoring the delivery of assigned jobs and ensuring timely and effective completion of all activities within the agreed timelines and guidelines set and followed by the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic

1. Devise the strategic direction for the Design Unit to ensure the unit uses the most effective, efficient and economically viable tactic for the betterment of the company.
2. Responsible for setting KPIs for the unit on an annual basis considering the performance of the unit based on the previous year and monitoring the KPIs regularly.
3. Represent the Design unit during the annual review meetings, share performance reports concerning Design, and address and discuss key challenges of the unit.
4. Review procedures manual concerning design procedures as and when required.

Financial

1. Manage the allocated unit budget for the department and ensure all the expenditures are being done within the budget which has been set
2. Responsible for preparation and finalization of Budget for R&D.

Operational

1. Conduct market research to understand the latest Technology trends
2. Liaise with CMO/Customer, review tender details, specifications etc. participate in discussions for finalization of GTP and Design Outputs
3. Contribute to the preparation and submission of tenders by thoroughly understanding the requirements
4. Coordinate with other departments such as Planning, Purchase & Production departments to finalize design and oversee BOM creation
5. Oversee the process of Preparation of detailed designs (mechanical & electrical) of distribution transformers up to 20mVA, 33kV class.
6. Oversee the preparation of manufacturing & electrical drawings and review and verify the electrical/mechanical outputs
7. Supervise preparation of purchase specifications and assist to Purchase Department in Vendor evaluations.
8. Provide sound Technical assistance to the production and procurement departments during manufacturing.
9. Take sound decisions on deviations from design looking at various aspects, and risks during manufacturing.
10. Carryout Root cause analysis, problem-solving and continuous improvement of existing designs based on manufacturing or site feedback.
11. Contribute to the development of new products in line with customer expectations, and market intelligence and to increase competitiveness.

People Development

1. Lead department contribution to Omanization targets through the setting of goals/KPIs about the hiring and development of Omani Nationals into the workforce.
2. Embrace and drive continuous Human Capital improvements through business-driven initiatives or as directed by the Corporate Office.
3. Complete all other tasks as requested by Management/Directors.