19 Prototype Technician jobs in Kuwait

Responsibilities

• Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures.
• Building relation with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes.
• Preparation and update technical specifications and product declarations.
• Follow up on matters relating to recipe, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials.
• Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials.
• Updating records of planning and status reports of activities.
• Taking lead role in troubleshooting exercises.
• Developing new product concepts and prototypes.
• Conducting product testing and evaluation.
• Ensuring that new products meet KDD`s quality standards.
• Complying with all relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field of Food / Dairy Technology.
• Work Experience: Minimum required experience of 7 years of experience in the field of food innovation/development.

Required Professional Skills

• Strong project management skills to oversee the development of new products from concept to launch
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Capability to evaluate product performance and testing results
• Ability to prepare and update technical specifications and product declarations
• Experience in exploring new ingredients and technologies
• Ability to develop new product concepts and prototypes
• Creativity in improving and re-engineering existing products
• Keen attention to detail in every aspect of product development
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation and processes
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and production
• Understanding of relevant regulations and standards in the food industry

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Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures. Building relations with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes. Preparation and update of technical specifications and product declarations. Follow-up on matters relating to recipes, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials. Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials. Updating records of planning and status reports of activities. Leading troubleshooting exercises. Developing new product concepts and prototypes. Conducting product testing and evaluation. Ensuring that new products meet KDD's quality standards. Complying with all relevant regulations. Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Food / Dairy Technology or a related field. Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years in food innovation/development. Required Professional Skills

Strong project management skills for overseeing product development from concept to launch. Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capability to evaluate product performance and testing results. Experience in exploring new ingredients and technologies. Ability to develop new product concepts and prototypes. Creativity in improving and re-engineering existing products. Keen attention to detail in all aspects of product development. Ensuring accuracy and compliance in documentation and processes. Effective collaboration with R&D, marketing, and production teams. Understanding of industry regulations and standards. Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Product Management and Marketing. Industry: Dairy Product Manufacturing. Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing at KDD by 2x. Get notified about new Product Development Manager jobs in

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VAC9503 - Senior Specialist, Innovative Product Development

Field: Strategic & Innovative Business Projects

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

Location: Kuwait - Kuwait City

Closing date: 21-Nov-2024

The Company:

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Role:

To lead the development, pricing, and promotion strategies of innovative products, ensuring alignment with market demands and the company’s strategic objectives. The role focuses on managing the entire product lifecycle, from concept through launch and optimization, driving customer engagement, business growth, and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of innovative product solutions.
• Manage product roadmaps and align with the overall strategic business direction.
• Ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive gaps.
• Assess and evaluate new product opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer value management (CVM) strategies.
• Develop pricing strategies that maximize product profitability while staying competitive.
• Lead product launch activities, including promotion strategies and go-to-market planning.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, including customer engagement and retention through CVM initiatives.
• Oversee the product development process, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure product success.
• Monitor product performance post-launch and implement strategies to optimize product features, pricing, and customer engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Marketing, Business, or related fields.

Job Specific Technical Skills:

• 3-4+ years of experience in product development, pricing strategy, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on innovation and customer value management.
• At least 3 years of marketing and product experience.
• 1+ year supervisory and coaching experience required but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management, pricing strategy, CVM, and product lifecycle management skills.
• Strong leadership and comfortable around higher management.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Analytical & Insight skills.
• Experience creating presentations/reports and presenting to top management.
• Innovative and creative thinker.
• Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities.
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English. Arabic is a must.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools, pricing models, data analysis, and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills & project management skills.
• Sales skill preferable.
• Knowledge of the GSM, LTE & emerging mobile services and products and overall knowledge of Product Life Cycles.
• Presentation skills.
• Communication skills.
• MS Office.
• Demonstrated acumen in understanding the industry and its trends.
• Knowledge of telecommunications products and services.
• Good technical knowledge in systems used by telecom.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

• Resume / CV

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VAC9503 - Senior Specialist, Innovative Product Development Field: Strategic & Innovative Business Projects Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Kuwait - Kuwait City Closing date: 21-Nov-2024 The Company: Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world. We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers. In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of. Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success. The Role: To lead the development, pricing, and promotion strategies of innovative products, ensuring alignment with market demands and the company’s strategic objectives. The role focuses on managing the entire product lifecycle, from concept through launch and optimization, driving customer engagement, business growth, and competitiveness. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and execution of innovative product solutions. Manage product roadmaps and align with the overall strategic business direction. Ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market. Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive gaps. Assess and evaluate new product opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer value management (CVM) strategies. Develop pricing strategies that maximize product profitability while staying competitive. Lead product launch activities, including promotion strategies and go-to-market planning. Oversee product lifecycle management, including customer engagement and retention through CVM initiatives. Oversee the product development process, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure product success. Monitor product performance post-launch and implement strategies to optimize product features, pricing, and customer engagement. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Marketing, Business, or related fields. Job Specific Technical Skills: 3-4+ years of experience in product development, pricing strategy, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on innovation and customer value management. At least 3 years of marketing and product experience. 1+ year supervisory and coaching experience required but not mandatory. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong project management, pricing strategy, CVM, and product lifecycle management skills. Strong leadership and comfortable around higher management. Strong project management and organisational skills. Analytical & Insight skills. Experience creating presentations/reports and presenting to top management. Innovative and creative thinker. Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities. Fluent verbal and written communication in English. Arabic is a must. Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools, pricing models, data analysis, and emerging technologies. Strong analytical skills & project management skills. Sales skill preferable. Knowledge of the GSM, LTE & emerging mobile services and products and overall knowledge of Product Life Cycles. Presentation skills. Communication skills. MS Office. Demonstrated acumen in understanding the industry and its trends. Knowledge of telecommunications products and services. Good technical knowledge in systems used by telecom. Note:

you will be required to attach the following: Resume / CV

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• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications;
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;
• Talking staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve issues;
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults;
• Replacing parts as required;
• Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports;
• Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system;
• Supporting the roll-out of new applications;
• Setting up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues;
• Responding within agreed time limits to call-outs;
• Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate);
• Prioritizing and managing many open cases at one time;
• rapidly establishing a good working relationship with customers and other professionals, such as software developers;
• Testing and evaluating new technology;
• Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment.
• To create and implement standards and guidelines for operations.
• Monitoring servers, all applications and services (FTP, Mail) continuously
• Performing preventive maintenance on servers regularly
• supporting daily operations and help development team to resolve issues
• Providing direct support to users, including troubleshooting complex problems to ensure 100% uptime
• Escalation of developmental issues to development team
• Any other duties as assigned by line manager/management

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Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications; Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks; Talking staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve issues; Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults; Replacing parts as required; Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports; Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system; Supporting the roll-out of new applications; Setting up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues; Responding within agreed time limits to call-outs; Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate); Prioritizing and managing many open cases at one time; rapidly establishing a good working relationship with customers and other professionals, such as software developers; Testing and evaluating new technology; Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment. To create and implement standards and guidelines for operations. Monitoring servers, all applications and services (FTP, Mail) continuously Performing preventive maintenance on servers regularly supporting daily operations and help development team to resolve issues Providing direct support to users, including troubleshooting complex problems to ensure 100% uptime Escalation of developmental issues to development team Any other duties as assigned by line manager/management

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The Director of Technical Support Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight across engineering, maintenance, and asset integrity functions. The role ensures operational excellence, lifecycle asset management, and compliance through robust systems, Lean and Six Sigma practices, and advanced asset management platforms.

The director also leads design control processes, equipment upgrade programs, and the establishment of manufacturing units, aligning technical capabilities with business growth and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the Technical Support Services strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and EVP – Support Services directives.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Champion digital transformation, automation, and adoption of enterprise asset management platforms to strengthen data-driven decision-making.
• Lead and govern design control management processes to ensure systematic, compliant, and optimized execution of engineering projects.

Engineering & Technical Support Division

• Provide high-level technical expertise for design, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement.
• Oversee the design, installation, commissioning, and optimization of new manufacturing units and facilities.
• Ensure robust design control management across all technical projects and product developments.
• Support process safety, ESG objectives, and technology innovation initiatives.

Maintenance & Reliability Division

• Develop predictive, preventive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend lifecycle value.
• Lead major equipment upgrade initiatives, ensuring assets are aligned with evolving business needs and industry standards.
• Standardize maintenance practices across facilities using Lean tools, Six Sigma quality controls, and asset management platforms.
• Optimize cost efficiency while maintaining reliability, safety, and compliance.

Asset Integrity & Compliance Division

• Ensure integrity and compliance of all assets with international standards (API, ISO, ASME, etc.) and local regulatory requirements.
• Implement and oversee risk-based inspection programs and lifecycle integrity strategies.
• Maintain governance for technical compliance, HSE assurance, and regulatory audits.
• Drive sustainability initiatives through proactive asset lifecycle planning, upgrades, and replacement strategies.

People & Organizational Development

• Lead and mentor division managers, cultivating a high-performance and technically competent workforce.
• Embed Lean and Six Sigma culture across the directorate to build continuous improvement capabilities.
• Strengthen technical leadership and succession pipelines for long-term organizational resilience.

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on asset reliability, compliance, and engineering projects to the EVP – Support Services and executive management.
• Manage budgeting, capex planning, and prioritization of projects including manufacturing expansions and major equipment upgrades.
• Represent Technical Support Services in board-level reviews, audits, and cross-functional committees.

Skills

• Qualifications & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline); Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, and asset integrity management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven expertise in asset management platforms (e.g., SAP EAM, Maximo, or similar).
• Demonstrated leadership in design control management processes, equipment upgrade programs, and manufacturing unit establishment.
• Certification in Lean and Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) with successful track record of deploying continuous improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (API, ISO, ASME, OSHA, etc.) and local regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects and digital transformation in industrial or manufacturing environments.

Key Competencies

• Strategic vision with operational and financial acumen.
• Strong engineering and technical expertise across asset-heavy industries.
• Leadership and people development with a focus on Lean/Six Sigma practices.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise asset management systems.
• Project management skills for design, commissioning, and upgrades of facilities.
• Risk management, compliance orientation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder communication and board-level presentation skills.

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The Director of Technical Support Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight across engineering, maintenance, and asset integrity functions. The role ensures operational excellence, lifecycle asset management, and compliance through robust systems, Lean and Six Sigma practices, and advanced asset management platforms. The director also leads design control processes, equipment upgrade programs, and the establishment of manufacturing units, aligning technical capabilities with business growth and sustainability objectives. Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the Technical Support Services strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and EVP – Support Services directives. Drive operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. Champion digital transformation, automation, and adoption of enterprise asset management platforms to strengthen data-driven decision-making. Lead and govern design control management processes to ensure systematic, compliant, and optimized execution of engineering projects. Engineering & Technical Support Division

Provide high-level technical expertise for design, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement. Oversee the design, installation, commissioning, and optimization of new manufacturing units and facilities. Ensure robust design control management across all technical projects and product developments. Support process safety, ESG objectives, and technology innovation initiatives. Maintenance & Reliability Division

Develop predictive, preventive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend lifecycle value. Lead major equipment upgrade initiatives, ensuring assets are aligned with evolving business needs and industry standards. Standardize maintenance practices across facilities using Lean tools, Six Sigma quality controls, and asset management platforms. Optimize cost efficiency while maintaining reliability, safety, and compliance. Asset Integrity & Compliance Division

Ensure integrity and compliance of all assets with international standards (API, ISO, ASME, etc.) and local regulatory requirements. Implement and oversee risk-based inspection programs and lifecycle integrity strategies. Maintain governance for technical compliance, HSE assurance, and regulatory audits. Drive sustainability initiatives through proactive asset lifecycle planning, upgrades, and replacement strategies. People & Organizational Development

Lead and mentor division managers, cultivating a high-performance and technically competent workforce. Embed Lean and Six Sigma culture across the directorate to build continuous improvement capabilities. Strengthen technical leadership and succession pipelines for long-term organizational resilience. Governance & Reporting

Prepare and present comprehensive reports on asset reliability, compliance, and engineering projects to the EVP – Support Services and executive management. Manage budgeting, capex planning, and prioritization of projects including manufacturing expansions and major equipment upgrades. Represent Technical Support Services in board-level reviews, audits, and cross-functional committees. Skills

Qualifications & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline); Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, and asset integrity management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership. Proven expertise in asset management platforms (e.g., SAP EAM, Maximo, or similar). Demonstrated leadership in design control management processes, equipment upgrade programs, and manufacturing unit establishment. Certification in Lean and Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) with successful track record of deploying continuous improvement projects. Strong knowledge of international standards (API, ISO, ASME, OSHA, etc.) and local regulatory frameworks. Experience in leading cross-functional projects and digital transformation in industrial or manufacturing environments. Key Competencies

Strategic vision with operational and financial acumen. Strong engineering and technical expertise across asset-heavy industries. Leadership and people development with a focus on Lean/Six Sigma practices. Advanced knowledge of enterprise asset management systems. Project management skills for design, commissioning, and upgrades of facilities. Risk management, compliance orientation, and problem-solving capabilities. Effective stakeholder communication and board-level presentation skills.

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Overview

We are looking for a Product Research and Development Coordinator with experience in exploring new product ideas and coordinating with designers and manufacturers. The candidate should have hands-on experience with different materials such as fabric, acrylic, leather, and metal, and be skilled at finding product inspirations and trends from online sources like Google, Pinterest, Temu, and other platforms.

Responsibilities

• Search and research new product ideas and trends on Google, Pinterest, Temu, and other platforms
• Coordinate with the design team to develop and finalize product concepts
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure accurate production
• Understand various materials including fabrics, acrylics, leather, and metal
• Assist in selecting suitable materials and techniques for each product
• Keep up-to-date with market trends and product innovations
• Prepare product briefs and samples for production
• Support design visualization (2D and 3D design knowledge preferred)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in product development or related field
• Familiar with different materials: fabric, acrylic, leather, and metal
• Knowledge of 2D or 3D design software (preferred, not mandatory)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Creative mindset and good understanding of current design trends
• Must have hands-on experience in this field

Details

Location: Shuwaikh, Kuwait

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Karyan Group

Posted By: Karyan Group

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