Engineering Manager

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About Thunder Supply:

Thunder Supply is a leading Procurement and Supply Chain services provider, based in Iraq, Jordan, and Dubai.

We provide Sourcing , Procurement and Supply chain services to our clients in the Oil and Gas industries.

We continuously explore and develop new ways to make the Supply Chain process easy and simple for our Clients.

About the role:

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all engineering design activities related to the project, ensuring compliance with international standards, project specifications, and safety requirements. The role includes supervising the preparation and review of design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation, while ensuring designs are suitable for fabrication, inspection, and testing, as well as coordinating production, quality, procurement, and project teams to ensure design feasibility, manage technical clarifications and revisions, and support approvals throughout the project lifecycle.

The Engineering Manager ensures that all designs are suitable for fabrication and testing, incorporating appropriate manufacturing and welding considerations to meet safety, performance, and delivery requirements.

What you will work on:

• Engineering: Lead and oversee the development of engineering designs by interpreting project requirements and supervising the preparation and review of design drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Provide strategic design guidance to ensure manufacturability, maintainability, and compliance with applicable standards. Drive design optimization to reduce overall lead time, improve engineering efficiency, and support effective material selection and inventory strategies aligned with client demand forecasts and production capabilities.

• Product comparison: Oversee product comparison and evaluation activities by reviewing design, materials, performance, and compliance with applicable specifications and standards. Lead the analysis of differences between offered, existing, and alternative products to support strategic design decisions, cost optimization, manufacturability, and full compliance with project and client requirements.

• Building prototypes: Lead the development and validation of prototypes to ensure design concepts, functionality, and compliance with project specifications. Oversee prototype testing, evaluate performance results, and guide design improvements and revisions prior to final production.

• Production Documentation & Compliance: Oversee the control and review of production documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with approved procedures, drawings, and specifications. Ensure that in-process and intermediate products conform to documented requirements, maintaining traceability, audit readiness, and proper release to subsequent production stages. All documents and records are managed and maintained through the company’s systems to ensure data integrity, version control, and accessibility.

• Reverse Engineering: Oversee reverse engineering activities by analyzing existing products and systems to identify design parameters, materials, and functional requirements. Guide the development and verification of drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support product improvement, replication, or optimization in compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.

• Equipment Status Monitoring: Oversee the operational performance and maintenance of production equipment to ensure reliability, efficiency, and minimal downtime. Ensure regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely resolution of equipment issues in coordination with relevant departments. Verify that equipment calibration, servicing, and related documentation are maintained in accordance with company standards, operational requirements, and safety regulations.

• Engineering Strategy & Product Development: Define and lead the engineering strategy and product development plan in line with business goals and client requirements. Oversee the development of new products and improvement of existing designs while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and manufacturability.

1. Implementation of the engineering roadmap aligned with company strategy.

2.Successful development and launch of new or improved products.

3. Compliance of designs with applicable standards and specifications.

4. Reduced product development lead time.

5.Effective coordination between engineering, production, and commercial teams.

• Cost Engineering & Design Optimization: Lead cost engineering initiatives by optimizing product designs, materials, and manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce production costs, and maintain product quality and performance.

1.Reduction in product manufacturing cost through design optimization.

2.Improved material utilization and stock management.

3.Reduction of fabrication time through improved design.

4.Implementation of value engineering initiatives.

5.Increased product manufacturability and process efficiency.

• Risk Management & Technical Problem Solving: Identify and manage technical risks related to product design, manufacturing, and project execution. Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to ensure product reliability and project success.

1.Early identification and mitigation of engineering and technical risks.

2.Reduction in design-related nonconformities and production issues.

3. Effective resolution of technical problems and customer complaints.

4.Implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

5.Improved product reliability and performance.

Your Areas of Expertise:

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Below gives you a sense of how were thinking about what youll need to be successful in the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10–15 years of engineering experience, including leading design development, prototype validation, product evaluation, and reverse engineering activities, with proven experience in managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Experience with hazardous area systems requirements and qualification.
• Strong leadership in engineering design processes and material selection in accordance with international standards and project specifications.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing methods, enabling optimization of production processes, reduction of takt and cycle time, and ensuring product quality and manufacturability.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD systems, with the ability to review and approve engineering drawings and ensure compliance with product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Proven ability to manage engineering activities in fast-paced environments, delivering projects under tight timelines while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Advanced knowledge of welding technologies (including TIG) and related testing and inspection requirements.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to manage engineering data, revisions, and documentation.
• Capability to lead engineering functions in startup environments, establishing processes, building teams, and supporting business growth.
• SolidWorks certification.
• Project management certification “PMP” is an advantage.
• Reference list of projects completed during previous experience.

Youll love working here because:

• The Compensation. We believe in recognizing and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members. Our competitive compensation package includes a base salary and performance-based bonuses/or commission based on team member and company performance.
• The Benefits. Thunder Supply provides health insurance fully covered by the company to you, your spouse, and up to three children. We also provide a life insurance and a permanent partial disability due accident insurance, and a cancer insurance.
• Level Up is one of our core values, so we strive for continuous improvement of our systems and processes, and offer regular and diverse learning opportunities to our team members, empower our team to grow and excel in their roles and we encourage them to develop others along the way, in order to improve and grow the company.
• The People. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams -- people you can be proud to work with!
• The diverse culture. We believe that we make better decisions when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
• Working with the biggest names in our industry (Customers and Partners).

• Our Values

1. Level up

• Growth mindset: We take the initiative to seek out learning opportunities independently.

• Develop champions: We recognize and invest in our people.

• A will to win: We are hungry for success, committed, holding each others accountable, and a focus on results.

2. Compassionate about each other:

• We respect each other.

• We care, present and there for our team members and for each other.

• We cultivate and nurture trust in business relationships and embrace a management approach built on trust.

3. Costumer Focus:

• We treat our customers with passion, providing the best-in-class solutions and services.

4. Psychological Safety:

• We support and encourage the openness in the working environment where people are encouraged to speak up, engage in healthy conflict, share their thoughts & concerns, give and receive feedback.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Thunder is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, and marital status.