Supervisor Product Management

Job description

Job Description

Product Development/Lab Tech Manager – LV Switchgear IEC

Job Purpose

A key member of the Product Development team in design, development and validation of LV switchgear, ensuring compliance with IEC 61439 and local UAE authority regulations (for example ADDC)

Key Responsibilities

Development Leadership for UAE based development projects: Lead a small team including an engineer and technicians, helping to drive the development of new, high-performance, and cost-effective LV switchgear products.

IEC 61439 Compliance & Design Verification

Oversee design verification, ensuring all assemblies meet IEC 61439 requirements for temperature rise, dielectric strength, and short-circuit withstand. Where necessary arranging same with third party labs Lab Management & Testing: Management of internal test lab and collaborate with external test labs to realise type-testing goals, prototyping and validation. Analyse test data to ensure product performance matches design criteria.

Technical Design & Innovation

Approve technical drawings/models, BOMs, and design modifications. Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.

UAE and ‘in region’ Market Standards

Ensure products adhere to local UAE, as well as other ‘in region’ authority regulations for LV Switchgear, control panels and other Vertiv switchgear products.

Project Management

In collaboration with the Product management team and wider product development team, manage projects from concept to commercialisation, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Factory Interface

Support manufacturing, engineering coordination, and factory readiness for new designs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Experience: extensive experience in similar/associated roles, with specific experience of LV Switchgear, switchgear sheet metal enclosures and fabrication capabilities.

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of IEC 61439-1 & 2 (Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies) and UAE quality regs.

Lab Experience

Proven experience managing or working with testing laboratories, with familiarity in ASTA/KEMA certification and type-testing procedures to IEC 61439 Soft Skills: Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.

Associated Standards & Knowledge Core Standard

IEC 61439 Series (Parts 1, 2, and 6).

Related Standards

IEC 60947 (Components), IEC 60898, IEC 61008/61009, and IEC 61010.

Regional Requirements

ADDC requirements, ASTA certification, and Quality/Safety procedures.

Tools

AutoCAD. Solidworks or similar

Key Competencies

Prototyping & Validation: Hands-on experience with prototyping and validation, specifically for switchgear enclosures.

Value Engineering

Experience reducing product cost without sacrificing compliance or quality.

Component Knowledge

Expertise in Circuit Breakers, Switch Devices, and Control Gear.