R&D Design Engineer
First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
Job Description:
As an R&D Product Development Engineer, you will contribute to a dynamic team responsible for the design, development, maintaining and launch of home appliance product ranges, including Electric Storage Water Heaters, Towel Dryers, and Domestic Water Heater Heat Pumps. Your role is to ensure that each new product meets key criteria for performance, safety, cost-efficiency, and environmental compliance, while staying aligned with both market demands and the company’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
New Product Design & Development
Design and develop new products, including integration of mechanical, thermal, and electrical subsystems.
Create 3D models, technical drawings, and product documentation using CAD software – PTC Creo
Evaluate new product concepts through prototyping and initial validation testing.
Collaborate with local and international cross-functional teams (Project Management, Marketing, Industrialization, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Production etc.) from concept to launch.
Select appropriate materials and components to meet product requirements based on emerging trends and regulations (e.g., ERP, REACH, ROHS).
Prepare technical samples for laboratory testing, certification and marketing/customer needs for approval.
You will be responsible for managing engineering change requests (ECRs) throughout the product lifecycle. This includes:
Co-ordination for launching new product variants on production lines.
Analyzing feedback from production, quality, and the field to identify improvement opportunities or solve potential market feedback.
Proposing, validating, and implementing design modifications to enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
Maintaining technical documentation (drawings, specifications, BOMs, work instructions) and ensuring traceability of changes through established change control processes (Engineering Change Management).
Coordinating with cross-functional teams to evaluate the impact of changes on production, product cost, suppliers, and regulatory compliance.
Manage phase out activities of obsolete ranges including stock management.
Participate in risk assessments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA & PFMEA) for the proposed changes.
Support the transfer of designs to production, including BOM creation, work instructions, small product related tooling, etc...
Facilitate operator training for new line implementations.
Lead or support pilot production runs (Technical trials or Pre-Mass production runs).
Document trial runs by authoring trial reports and manage to get collective approval for production.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Job Requirements
The perfect candidate should have:
Flexibility in navigating change and a genuine commitment to personal and professional growth.
A receptive attitude toward new ideas, feedback, and diverse perspectives, combined with strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume full ownership of assigned tasks and results.
Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, and adapt communication and behaviour to suit varying personalities.
A proactive, inquisitive mindset with a drive to explore and improve products, technologies, and processes.
A practical, problem-solving approach, with readiness to engage directly in design, testing, and industrial environments.
Qualifications:
Education: Engineering Degree – Mechanical Major.
Experience:
3-5 years Industrial in a similar Role.
Home appliance sector is a nice to have.
Languages: Arabic, English, and French (nice to have) – spoken and written
Computer skills:
MS Office Pack (Word, Excel, Access),
ERP software (i.e. SAP)
3D Modelling Software Experience:
PTC Creo (Preferred), SolidWorks, Solid Edge, etc.
Transition support to PTC Creo will be provided if needed.