About the role
As an Equipment Specialist, you will be assisting in developing product solutions to meet the airline’s product and service requirements. You will be required to work across a variety of product developments and product sourcing, as well as defining and leading the tender process. Accountable for imbibing Qatar Airways brand values into tangible and effective products that will be implemented on board the aircraft and other areas of the business under the Qatar Airways Group. As an Equipment Specialist, you will also be required to oversee the development stages and process to ensure that the product is fit for purpose, and meets the operational and budget requirements.
Other key responsibilities are:
- Assisting the Manager Equipment Development in product sourcing and cross-checking specifications for all items including documentation and design authentication. This also includes sourcing new materials, products and techniques from manufacturers and other companies to develop / update Qatar Airways equipment with the latest and upcoming trends available in the market.
- Liaise with procurement and other end user departments in order to fulfil the requirements of the Department such as:
- Review details of items with designers and developers in order to develop them as per QR standards.
- Prepare documentation and pre-requisites for tender or proposal submission.
- Prepare detailed reports in order to check for compliance and conformity of all equipment.
- Provide status updates of equipment usage and follow through procurement requests.
- Draft memos and evaluation reports to the business in order to update them on changes or modification that may be necessary in order to align with business requirements.
- Organize evaluation sessions with stakeholders in order to prepare a detailed assessment report on equipment requirement.
- Conduct cost analysis including indicative pricing assessment in order to procure items at reasonable rates for the department, thus ensuring cost efficiencies for the company.
- Ensure proper sourcing of products and cross checking of all item specifications prior to submission of documents. This also includes consideration and assessment of new materials, products and techniques from manufacturers and other companies to allow Qatar Airways to always be updated with the latest and upcoming trends available in the market.
- Monitor the tender process, including submission or acceptance of documents in order to ensure compliance as per company standards.
- Monitor equipment improvement and its development including following up on its related processes such as pre-production development, samples, artwork and test material prior to finalisation.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for on time delivery of materials and products ensuring that Qatar Airways procurement Process is followed as per approved SOPs.
- Analysing collective feedback and suggestions from Product Design and Branding team as well as relevant stakeholders on the status of various project activities such as product design testing, trials and launch of products in order to identify and meet all timelines of projects implementation
- Guiding and direct investigation of material and production process throughout the product and development lifecycle by coordinating with internal and external teams in order to deliver world class solutions.
- · Performing other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible.
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible.
QualificationsAbout You
- We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join the Product Development Team.
- Ability to foster teamwork among team members.
- Must be detail oriented and familiar with materials and its production processes as well as understand technical drawings.
- Good understanding of equipment cost drivers.
- Resourceful and have connections with a supply chain.
- Excellent command of the English language
- Excellent verbal and writing skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Must be extremely organised and methodical.
- Practical and technical knowledge needed including management skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, excellent oral presentation and written skills
- Strong influencing and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Practical knowledge of project management tools
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
How to Apply
If you are interested to submit your application and feel you are a good fit for this role, please complete our application form and upload your CV for our review and consideration.
