Job Description

: Design & Estimator Engineer - Low Voltage Panels & Ventilation Systems

Location

: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Apply to

: career@unitedfactorysa.com

About United Electrical Supplies Factory Co.

United Electrical Supplies Factory Co. ("United") is a leading

manufacturer

based in Riyadh, specializing in

low-voltage load centers / distribution boards

and

ventilation fans

. The company offers high-quality products engineered for performance, safety, and reliability, backed by strong manufacturing, commissioning, maintenance, and training capabilities.

Job Purpose

As a

Design & Estimator Engineer

, you will provide specialized knowledge and leadership in designing, estimating, and developing low-voltage panels (load centers) and ventilation systems (fans, duct fans, exhaust fans). You will ensure compliance with technical standards, optimize designs for performance and cost, and support cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Review

Participate in Design, Production, and Quality Committees. Review and approve material selections submitted to the Material Committee. Ensure that design deliverables (drawings, BOMs, schematics) meet the company's input requirements and align with final output.

Product Development

Work on localization and development of new products (load centers, ventilation fans) in collaboration with suppliers. Identify and lead New Product Development (NPD), quality-improvement, and value-engineering projects. Conduct feasibility studies, perform risk assessments, and build business cases for proposed products.

Cost Estimation & Documentation

Estimate project and product costs (materials, manufacturing, labor). Prepare and maintain project charters, development plans, and timelines. Develop and release detailed technical models and drawings for in-house manufacturing and external procurement. Create, review, and approve BOMs; manage BOM release in

Odoo ERP

for production readiness.

Project Execution & Coordination

Lead project kick-off and release meetings with cross-functional teams (R&D, Production, Quality, Supply Chain). Ensure all documentation (drawings, BOMs) is ready for production and that design changes are controlled.

Intellectual Property & Strategy

Perform IP research (patents, prior art) related to panel designs and ventilation products. Propose and implement strategies to protect new design developments.

Team Leadership & Development

Mentor and train junior engineers / designers. Delegate tasks effectively and ensure fair workload distribution. Help build a collaborative, high-performing engineering team.

Delivery & Reporting

Execute development activities to meet scheduled milestones. Optimize use of internal resources to deliver on time and within budget. Provide regular progress reports, highlighting deviations and corrective actions.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, or performance issues. Escalate complex technical challenges when needed. Propose and implement process improvements; seek automation where possible.

Compliance & Quality

Ensure compliance with United's policies, procedures, and work instructions. Maintain design and documentation standards, including quality and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

: Bachelor's Degree in

Electrical Engineering

,

Mechatronics

, or a closely related field.

Experience

: 3-5 years of relevant experience in: Low-voltage panel / distribution board design Ventilation or HVAC systems (fans, ductwork) Engineering estimation, costing, and BOM preparation Product development in a manufacturing environment

Technical Competencies

: Product design Engineering research Cost estimation & value engineering

Software Skills & Hands-On Experience

To succeed in this role, the candidate should have

hands-on experience

with:

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

: for drawing layout of LV panels, single-line diagrams, and control schematics.

EPLAN Electric P8

: for creating detailed panel wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and generating BOMs.

Revit MEP

(or similar): for design and layout of ventilation systems, ducts, and fan assemblies (helpful if ventilation design is in-house).

Excel (Advanced)

: for cost estimation, BOQ (bill of quantities), cost analysis, and financial modeling.

Odoo ERP

: for BOM release, material tracking, production readiness, and cost control.

SolidWorks / 3D CAD

(optional but preferred): for 3D modeling of panel enclosures or fan housings, if United's R&D or product development team uses 3D CAD.

Project management tools

: such as

MS Project

or

Jira / Asana

(or similar) for planning and tracking development projects.

Personal Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Excellent communication skills (Arabic and English preferred) Leadership mindset: capable of mentoring engineers and working across teams Good time management and ability to deliver under pressure Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and compliance
Job Type: Full-time