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San3a Tech is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in the intersection of design, digital fabrication, and rapid prototyping to join our Fab Solutions team. This position plays a critical role in building and expanding our design and fabrication capabilities. You will lead and execute end-to-end design and fabrication projects, optimize operations, maintain clear and responsive communication with clients ranging from individuals and early-stage start-ups to multinational firms, and support the growth of our service offerings. You’ll work closely with a collaborative team of dedicated professionals who are driven by impact and believe in making innovation tangible and accessible.

Project Leadership and Client Success

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  Translate client ideas into technical briefs, schedules, and budgets.

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  Drive concept-to-prototype projects, balancing scope, cost, and timeline while flagging risks early and proposing mitigations.

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  Maintain project health through quality checks, milestone tracking, and progress updates.

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  Prepare and continuously improve quotation templates, pre-sales forms, and CRM entries to keep them fast, accurate, and customer-friendly.

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  Collaborate with the Marketing Team to create case studies and customer testimonials.

Design and Fabrication

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  Produce robust mechanical designs optimized for 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and traditional shop tools.

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  Select materials and manufacturing processes that meet project constraints.

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  Generate complete documentation for the parts, assembly drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and work instruction manuals.

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  Co-develop hardware products and kits with internal teams, and build business cases for new fabrication services or product lines.

Internal and External Fab Lab Operations

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  Oversee setup, calibration, and continuous improvement of all fabrication stations.

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  Conduct machine installations, deliver operator training, and provide post-installation support.

Operations, Vendor, and Supply-Chain Management

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  Source components, negotiate with external machine shops, and track purchase orders.

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  Qualify new suppliers and ensure parts meet spec before assembly or delivery.

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  Maintain a pool of freelance professionals (engineers, designers).

Knowledge Sharing and Community

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  Mentor specialists, junior engineers, interns, and community makers on CAD/CAM, prototyping techniques, and machine operation.

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  Deliver occasional workshops and internal training..

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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  3+ years of end-to-end product design, prototyping, and small-batch fabrication projects.

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  Demonstrated mastery of CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).

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  Familiarity with CAM workflows.

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  Working knowledge of CNC machining, 3D printing, woodworking, and sheet-metal forming.

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  Solid understanding of mechanics of materials, common alloys, and fastening/joining methods.

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  Has a portfolio of independent and group projects where he/she took the product from initial concept to mechanical design to manufactured product.

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  Experience working with vendors for part manufacture and finishing.

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  Strong project management, organization, and client-communication skills.

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  Ability to deliver accurate technical quotations and documentation quickly.

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  Maker, doer, proactive, comfortable with open-ended problems.

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  Demonstrated ability to find innovative solutions where there are no precedents.

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  Demonstrated knowledge of human-centered design; balancing user needs with technical constraints.

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  Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face-to-face.

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  Excellent communication skills, both written and oral (Arabic and English).

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  Demonstrated ability to make decisions and deliver results with minimal supervision.

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  Open to direction and feedback.

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  Passion for innovation and knowledge sharing in a maker environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Previous experience in setting up or operating a Fab Lab or R&D lab.

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  Familiarity with ERP and CRM platforms, preferably Zoho.

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  Working experience with electronics prototyping, DFM, FEA, and CFD.

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  Previous instructional experience and training delivery skills (English & Arabic).

Benefits

Competitive compensation package.

Social and medical insurance.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Professional development and growth opportunities.