Design Electrical Engineer (AutoCAD, Draftsman) at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Ikeja, Lagos

Job Purpose

• Design engineers are responsible for the research and design of a company's new products and systems.
• They perform various tasks in an engineering department including drafting blueprints, creating test prototypes, and overseeing the manufacturing process

Responsibilities

• Research and draft blueprints, engineering plans, and graphics.
• Develop test prototypes.
• Identify solutions to improve production efficiency.
• Use design software to develop models and drawings of new products.
• Maintain existing engineering records and designs.
• Assess all engineering prototypes to determine issues or risks.
• Estimate cost limits and budgets for new designs.
• Supervise the manufacturing process of all designs.
• Coordinate with other engineers, management, and the creative department.
• Provide mechanical design and development new products for automotive equipment and industrial tools industry.
• Perform in team environment with engineers belonging to other disciplines and nationalities.
• Resolve problems and improve manufacture ability and serviceability of products working with manufacturing and service personnel.
• Develop and recommend changes if any for manufacturing processes.
• Reduce product cost and improve design performance working with other groups on value engineering initiatives.
• Assist moderately complex engineering assignments.
• Prepare engineering drawings.
• Utilize engineering field computer applications to read and interpret blueprints.
• Upgrade product and reduce service failures and cost consulting marketing personnel.
• Provide technical guidance to management if required.
• Identify and procure appropriate process equipment.
• Investigate, develop and implement new process technologies of major scope.
• Develop and maintains relations with individuals and business units within or outside his/her organization.
• Provide leadership and management to design engineers group in performing HVAC system design.
• Record production details of small and large projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design Engineering, Engineering, Product Design, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 4 - 6 years experience in a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office and popular design software.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

Key Skills Competencies:

• Strong maths and IT skills
• A creative flair and design ability
• Good visual and spatial awareness
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Written and oral communication
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent project management skills
• Time management and organisational skills