Technical Design Engineer
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About the Role
Alpago Design & Build seeks a Technical Design Engineer for its Joinery Division to oversee technical and production aspects of joinery manufacturing projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of joinery experience, with expertise in Italian joinery craftsmanship and high-end finishes.
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Responsibilities
- Review and approve technical drawings, shop drawings, and design submittals for joinery production.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, and production teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability of designs.
- Provide technical guidance and resolve design or production related discrepancies.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and main contractors on technical submittals, RFIs, and approvals.
- Develop / monitor material specifications, finishes, and hardware selection in line with project requirements.
- Support estimation and tendering teams with technical input for new projects.
- Conduct technical reviews of BOQs, specifications, and contract documents.
- Monitor production quality against approved drawings and specifications.
- Identify and resolve technical issues arising during production or site installation.
- Mentor and guide junior technical/design staff within the division.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and company SOPs.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation as required by management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in joinery, millwork, or interior fit out manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a technical role
- Strong knowledge of joinery materials, manufacturing processes, and finishing techniques, with particular expertise in Italian joinery craftsmanship and high end leather upholstery/finishing
- Hands on experience working with or trained within Italian furniture/joinery manufacturing standards and techniques preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, and familiarity with 3D modeling/design software
- Experience handling technical submittals for fit out or interior projects in the UAE/GCC region preferred
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Job Purpose
- The Technical Design Engineer – Joinery Division is responsible for overseeing all technical, engineering, and production related aspects of joinery manufacturing projects.
- Ensures designs, shop drawings, and production processes meet client specifications, project timelines, and quality standards.
- Acts as the key technical liaison between design, production, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve technical drawings, shop drawings, and design submittals for joinery production.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, and production teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability of designs.
- Provide technical guidance and resolve design or production related discrepancies.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and main contractors on technical submittals, RFIs, and approvals.
- Develop / monitor material specifications, finishes, and hardware selection in line with project requirements.
- Support estimation and tendering teams with technical input for new projects.
- Conduct technical reviews of BOQs, specifications, and contract documents.
- Monitor production quality against approved drawings and specifications.
- Identify and resolve technical issues arising during production or site installation.
- Mentor and guide junior technical/design staff within the division.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and company SOPs.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation as required by management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in joinery, millwork, or interior fit out manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a technical role.
- Strong knowledge of joinery materials, manufacturing processes, and finishing techniques, with particular expertise in Italian joinery craftsmanship and high end leather upholstery/finishing.
- Hands on experience working with or trained within Italian furniture/joinery manufacturing standards and techniques preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, and familiarity with 3D modeling/design software.
- Experience handling technical submittals for fit out or interior projects in the UAE/GCC region preferred.
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