Senior Product Engineer – DX/VRV

The Senior Product Engineer – DX/VRV will be based in Riyadh and will be responsible for managing the end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned product lines, from market study and specification development through product launch and post-launch support. The role works closely with R&D, Sales, After Sales, Certification, Marketing, and Factory teams to ensure products meet market requirements, regulatory standards, and commercial objectives. How You Will Make an Impact Product Development • Initiate new product development requests by collecting market intelligence, competitive analysis, sales input, potential volumes, pricing benchmarks, and technical specifications. • Manage product lifecycle from concept to launch, including feature prioritization, user research, and after-sales feedback. • Conduct detailed technical and market comparison studies against competitors and propose optimized product specifications. • Coordinate with Sales and After Sales teams to collect LCQM and field feedback and report findings to management. • Review and align technical proposals received from R&D with market requirements and negotiate specifications where required. • Finalize product specifications and features with regional sales teams prior to development approval. • Propose FOB target prices aligned with product features, capacities, and competitive market positioning. • Finalize PPS documentation with R&D to formally initiate product development with factories. • Conduct regular follow-ups with R&D teams and provide structured progress updates to management. • Support R&D by arranging competitor samples for teardown and benchmarking analysis when required. • Coordinate with Certification teams on performance, functional, EMC, CB testing, and labeling requirements in line with regional regulations. Product Support • Provide technical support to Sales teams and coordinate with factories to ensure timely responses to product-related queries. • Maintain a centralized database of technical queries and manage the assigned product portfolio for the sales region. • Monitor and manage product lifecycle transitions and communicate timelines to Sales and Service teams. • Ensure product compliance with regional regulations and government requirements in coordination with Certification teams. • Manage product end-of-life activities due to regulatory changes, ensuring stock liquidation within defined timelines. • Update and maintain selection software to support Sales and Application teams with new product ranges. Product Launch • Prepare preliminary product catalogues based on initial specifications and data to support early spec-in activities. • Develop final sales catalogues including capacity tables, electrical data, features, dimensions, and technical specifications. • Coordinate product code creation, material master setup, and pricing uploads in SAP and CRM systems. • Prepare product presentations and deliver training sessions to Sales, Application teams, and distributors. • Ensure availability of Databooks, IOMs, Service Manuals, and Spare Parts lists in coordination with R&D prior to market launch. • Coordinate with Certification teams to ensure all approvals and certifications are completed before product importation. What You Need to Succeed Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline). • Minimum 7 years of experience in product engineering, product management, or a related role. • Strong understanding of HVAC or related technical products, market dynamics, and regulatory standards. • Strong analytical and market research capabilities. • Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and factory coordination. • Good understanding of product lifecycle management and pricing strategies. • Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills. • Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems such as SAP. • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline). Minimum 7 years of experience in product engineering, product management, or a related role. Strong understanding of HVAC or related technical products, market dynamics, and regulatory standards. Strong analytical and market research capabilities. Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and factory coordination. Good understanding of product lifecycle management and pricing strategies. Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems such as SAP. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment.

Manage end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned product lines from market study and specification development through product launch and post-launch support. Collaborate with R&D, Sales, After Sales, Certification, Marketing, and Factory teams to ensure products meet market requirements, regulatory standards, and commercial objectives. Initiate new product development requests, conduct market and competitive studies, coordinate with Sales and After Sales for feedback, align proposals with market requirements, finalize specifications with regional sales teams, propose FOB target prices, and initiate PPS documentation. Provide technical support to Sales, maintain a centralized database of technical queries, monitor lifecycle transitions, ensure regulatory compliance, manage end-of-life activities, and update selection software. Prepare product catalogs, develop final sales catalogs with capacity and technical data, coordinate SAP/CRM pricing, deliver training, and ensure availability of manuals and parts lists. Coordinate product code creation, material master setup, and certifications, and ensure regulatory approvals before launch.