Engineering Manager

AVI-SPL Middle East


Date: 9 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Long Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing multi-discipline engineering and CAD team.
  • Establish departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures in alignment with business strategy.
  • Oversee the development of engineering documentation, including system designs, CAD drawings, calculations, and acoustical modeling.
  • Review and approve pre-construction designs, schematics, and project documentation.
  • Collaborate with sales, project management, and operations teams to provide technical expertise, pricing support, and design consultation.
  • Act as a liaison for technical inquiries between clients, vendors, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, products, and tools in line with project needs and innovation goals.
  • Manage labor expenditures, ensuring effective resource allocation across multiple projects.
  • Maintain and enforce high standards of system testing, quality control, and document control.
  • Drive process improvements, standardization efforts, and innovation initiatives within the engineering department.
  • Ensure engineering support for post-sales activities, including system commissioning and escalated troubleshooting support.
  • Lead the review and estimation of hours required for design, engineering, and CAD activities on bid submissions.
  • Conduct regular team training, mentorship programs, and performance evaluations.
  • Oversee compliance with health and safety, industry standards, and company processes.
  • Support client handovers and project closeout activities as needed.

Required Skills And Competencies

  • Proven leadership experience in managing large technical teams across multiple disciplines (Design Engineering, CAD, Acoustic Modeling, Systems Integration).
  • Strong understanding of AV system design, integration, and commissioning best practices.
  • Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear system designs and workflows.
  • Demonstrated success in budget management, resource planning, and project forecasting.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, team members, vendors, and leadership.
  • Deep understanding of industry standards, including InfoComm/AVIXA, SMPTE, and AES where applicable.
  • Proficiency with engineering and project management software (AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, etc.).
  • Results-oriented approach with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced project delivery environment.

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Audio-Visual Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of AV industry experience with at least 5 years in an Engineering Management role.
  • CTS-D and CTS-I certification required.
  • Experience managing engineering budgets for multiple, concurrent multi-million-dollar integration projects.
  • Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, construction drawings, and technical specifications.

Additional Information

  • Occasional travel to project sites required.
  • Flexible working arrangements considered based on project requirements.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company driving standards.

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