Summary: Seeking a strategic leader to devise the Design Unit's direction, manage budgets, oversee operational processes, and drive people development. Highlights: 1. Devise strategic direction for the Design Unit 2. Manage unit budget and R&D budget finalization 3. Oversee detailed design, manufacturing, and electrical drawings **Duties and Responsibilities** **Strategic** * Devise the strategic direction for the Design Unit ensure the unit uses the most effective, efficient and economically viable tactic for the betterment of the company. * Responsible for setting KPI’s for the unit on an annual basis considering the performance of the unit based on the previous year and monitor the KPI’s on a regular basis. * Represent Design unit during the annual review meetings, share performance reports with respect to Design, address and discuss key challenges of the unit. * Review procedures manual with respect to design procedures as and when required. **Financial** * Manage the allocated unit budget for the department and ensure all the expenditures are being done within the budget which has been set * Responsible for preparation and finalization of Budget for R\&D. **Operational** * Conduct market research to understand latest Technology trends * Liaise with CMO/Customer, review tender details, specifications etc. participate in discussions for finalization of GTP and Design Outputs * Contribute to the preparation and submission of tenders by thoroughly understanding requirements * Coordinate with other departments such as Planning, Purchase \& Production departments to finalize design and oversee BOM creation * Oversee the process of Preparation of detailed designs (mechanical \& electrical) of distribution transformers up\-to 10mVA class. * Oversee the preparation of manufacturing \& electrical drawings and review and verify the electrical/mechanical outputs * Supervise preparation of purchase specifications and assistance to Purchase Department in Vendor evaluations. * Provide sound Technical assistance to the production and procurement departments during manufacturing. * Take sound decisions on deviations from design looking at various aspects, risks during manufacturing. * Carryout Root cause analysis, problem solving and continuous improvement of existing designs based on manufacturing or site feedbacks. * Contribute in development of new products in line with customer expectations, market intelligence and to increase competitiveness. **People Development** * Lead department contribution to Voltamp Omanization targets through the setting of goals/KPIS in relation to the hiring and development of Omani Nationals into the workforce. * Embrace and drive continuous Human Capital improvements through business driven initiatives or as directed by Voltamp Corporate Office. * Complete all other tasks as requested by Management/Directors Job Type: Full\-time Pay: RO2,000\.000 \- RO2,500\.000 per month