Head of Product Development

Job Title: Head of Product Development Department

Location: Muscat/Oman
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: R&D and Product Development
Reports To: General Manager

Company Description

Aphcarios Engineering Solutions is an innovative product development company focused on designing and developing electro-mechanical products. We are continually expanding our product range and focusing on R&D for various industries.

Job Overview

We are seeking a versatile and innovative chief Design Engineer with a strong background in Electromechanical system design and the integration of hardware with electrical and electronic systems. The ideal candidate will lead and contribute to the design development prototyping and refinement of new products taking concepts from initial ideas through to production readiness.

This role requires proficiency in CAD and CAM tools mechanical and electrical integration and a solid understanding of product development workflows materials manufacturing processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support design and development of new products focusing on functional manufacturability and cost-effective solutions.

Team leadership including active supervision coaching and development of junior designers and fresh graduates.

Integrate hardware systems with electrical and electronic components (PCBs sensors actuators wiring etc.).

Demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of complex mechanical mechanisms involving kinematic chains motion control systems and precision components across various product development projects.

Design Electromechanical systems including enclosures moving parts brackets mounts and thermal/structural features.

Create and manage 3D CAD models 2D drawings assemblies and exploded views using software such as SolidWorks Autodesk Inventor or Fusion 360.

Utilize CAM tools for prototype development and manufacturing file preparation (CNC laser cutting 3D printing etc.).

Collaborate with electrical software and manufacturing teams to ensure complete system functionality and seamless integration.

Support prototyping testing validation and iterative design improvements based on test results and stakeholder feedback.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation BOMs and engineering change orders.

Work with suppliers fabricators and vendors to source components and materials.

Ensure compliance with relevant standards certifications and safety regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.

20 years of experience in product design and electromechanical system integration.

Strong track record in problem-solving and design of complex mechanism systems.

Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks Inventor Fusion 360 CATIA).

Experience with CAM tools and file preparation for 5 Axis CNC machining 3D printing or other digital manufacturing methods.

Solid understanding of materials fabrication techniques and mechanical design principles.

Experience in integrating mechanical designs with electrical components PCBs and wiring harnesses.

Hands-on prototyping and testing skills.

Excellent documentation communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits