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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Jul 26
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead all engineering activities for Air Handling Unit (AHU) manufacturing, including order engineering, product development, and new product introduction. Act as the technical bridge between sales, production, and supply chain to optimize manufacturability and operational efficiency.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in HVAC manufacturing with a focus on AHU systems. Must possess strong leadership skills and expertise in BOM management, AutoCAD, and international HVAC standards.
Full job description
Daikin Middle East & Africa is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People.
About the Role
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Air Handling Unit (AHU) is based at the Sudair industrial city, located on the outskirts of Riyadh, and is responsible for leading all engineering activities related to Air Handling Unit (AHU) manufacturing operations, including order engineering, manufacturing engineering, product support, and new product introduction (NPI). The role ensures accurate engineering deliverables, optimized Bills of Materials (BOM), product standardization, and manufacturable designs aligned with Daikin’s quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
This position acts as the technical bridge between Sales, Application Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient execution of customer requirements while continuously improving product performance, manufacturing efficiency, and engineering capability.
How You Will Make an Impact
You will play a critical role in strengthening Daikin Saudi’s manufacturing excellence by driving engineering accuracy, product innovation, manufacturability, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across AHU production operations.
Order Engineering & BOM Management
Review customer orders received from Sales and Application teams to ensure technical completeness, compliance, and manufacturability.
Lead the preparation and validation of accurate and optimized Bills of Materials (BOM) for production execution.
Ensure engineering outputs are aligned with factory standards, production capability, lead time requirements, and quality expectations.
Establish robust engineering review and validation processes to minimize errors, NCRs, and production rework.
Drive standardization of components, assemblies, and engineering practices across all AHU product lines.
Product Development & New Product Introduction (NPI)
Lead product development initiatives aligned with market requirements, localization strategy, and Daikin global standards.
Manage the industrialization and factory implementation of new AHU products and product enhancements.
Coordinate cross-functional activities with Production, Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to ensure successful product launches.
Drive value engineering initiatives to improve product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
Support product certification activities and compliance with regional and international HVAC standards.
AHU Application Engineering & Technical Support
Provide technical leadership and engineering support to Sales and Application teams for AHU selection, optimization, and technical compliance.
Ensure proposed solutions are technically sound, commercially competitive, and aligned with customer specifications and project requirements.
Support resolution of technical clarifications during pre-order, execution, and post-order stages.
Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions when required.
Maintain accurate technical documentation, engineering standards, datasheets, and product specifications.
Ensure proper revision control and engineering change management across all products and components.
Monitor product lifecycle performance and implement continuous product improvement initiatives.
Ensure engineering compliance with company policies, HVAC industry regulations, safety standards, and quality management systems.
Supplier Development & Cost Optimization
Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers and alternative components.
Support localization and cost reduction initiatives through supplier optimization and alternative material selection.
Drive BOM cost optimization while maintaining product quality, reliability, and compliance.
Support inventory reduction initiatives through engineering standardization and effective material utilization.
Team Leadership & Capability Development
Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team to strengthen technical competency, accountability, and performance.
Establish clear KPIs, development plans, and performance expectations for all engineering personnel.
Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Ensure effective manpower planning, workload balancing, and succession development within the engineering function.
What You Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering a related engineering field?
Minimum 10 years of experience in HVAC manufacturing, with strong exposure to AHU systems and factory engineering operations.
Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, product development, order engineering, and NPI management within HVAC manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of AHU design, HVAC systems, psychometrics, manufacturing processes, and international HVAC standards.
Experience with ERP systems, BOM management, AutoCAD, and engineering documentation systems.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, coil systems, insulation, assembly, and testing of AHUs.
Experience in value engineering, localization, and cost optimization initiatives.
Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with ISO quality systems, product certifications, and factory compliance requirements is preferred.
Good climate starts with people Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.
Global Leading Japanese Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Company
Industry
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Dubai, Dubai
LinkedIn followers
183,614
A global leader in manufacturing and supplying HVAC-R solutions (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration).
Leveraging our innovative technology, we deliver outstanding products and system solutions to provide comfortable and sustainable interior environments for all the people and regions of the world.
We ensure our customer comfort with peace of mind because Daikin has always been a reliable forerunner in innovation with 100 years of expertise and operating in more than 170 countries with 98000 employees all over the world.
Join our team: https://www.daikinmea.com/en_us/careers.html
Offices: Dubai, Dubai 18674, AE
Air ConditioningEnergy EfficiencyHVACRoom Air ConditionersCommercial Air ConditioningIndustrial Air ConditioningServiceChillersvrvvariable refrigerant Volumes (VRF systems)
Global Leading Japanese Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Company
Industry
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Dubai, Dubai
LinkedIn followers
183,614
A global leader in manufacturing and supplying HVAC-R solutions (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration).
Leveraging our innovative technology, we deliver outstanding products and system solutions to provide comfortable and sustainable interior environments for all the people and regions of the world.
We ensure our customer comfort with peace of mind because Daikin has always been a reliable forerunner in innovation with 100 years of expertise and operating in more than 170 countries with 98000 employees all over the world.
Join our team: https://www.daikinmea.com/en_us/careers.html
Offices: Dubai, Dubai 18674, AE
Air ConditioningEnergy EfficiencyHVACRoom Air ConditionersCommercial Air ConditioningIndustrial Air ConditioningServiceChillersvrvvariable refrigerant Volumes (VRF systems)