Manufacturing & Production
17 Jul
Technical Engineer
Job Description
Technical Engineer
Location - Tunisia or Morocco
Reports To
Strategic Unit Director – Africa & Americas
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience
5–8 years
Job Overview
The Technical Engineer will provide engineering support for architectural aluminium systems, including windows, doors, curtain walls, façades, and other building envelope solutions. The role is responsible for ensuring correct system specification, technical compliance, and high-quality project support for customers and internal stakeholders across North Africa.
The successful candidate will deliver technical expertise to support project specifications, system adaptations, and customer-facing engineering activities. Working closely with Sales, R&D, Production, and external stakeholders such as fabricators, architects, consultants, and contractors, the Technical Engineer will ensure that system solutions are correctly specified, adapted, and implemented while meeting global quality standards and local building regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support & System Expertise
Provide technical support for architectural aluminium systems, including windows, doors, curtain walls, façades, and project-specific solutions.
Review project drawings, specifications, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with company standards and local building codes.
Prepare technical documentation, installation guidelines, system details, and engineering documentation for customers and internal teams.
Customer & Stakeholder Support
Serve as the primary technical contact for fabricators, architects, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Support the sales team by providing technical input during tenders, proposals, and project acquisition activities.
Respond promptly to customer technical inquiries and documentation requests.
Engineering Calculations & Technical Tools
Perform structural and thermal calculations, including wind load, deflection, and thermal performance analysis.
Prepare quantity take-offs and support quotation preparation when required.
Develop and maintain CAD drawings, BIM libraries, technical manuals, and standard engineering details.
Product Localization & Quality
Coordinate with Research & Development teams on product testing, certification, and localization for North African markets.
Support fabrication guidance and quality assurance activities for key projects.
Ensure system designs comply with safety, performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
Training & Knowledge Sharing
Deliver technical training sessions, workshops, and product presentations for customers and internal teams.
Support the implementation and adoption of engineering software, design tools, and digital technical resources.
Reporting
Prepare technical reports, project updates, and engineering documentation for management as required.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
Experience
5–8 years of experience in technical engineering roles within façade engineering, architectural aluminium systems, building envelope solutions, or construction materials.
Practical experience with windows, doors, curtain walls, façades, and structural glazing systems is highly preferred.
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of building envelope systems, structural design principles, thermal performance, and system integration.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and engineering calculation software.
Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings and prepare detailed technical documentation.
Languages
English (mandatory)
French (preferred, particularly for Morocco and Tunisia)
Arabic or another relevant local language is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Customer-focused with strong technical problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Working Conditions
Frequent travel within the assigned territory for customer meetings, site visits, and project support.
Participation in technical workshops, industry events, and customer training sessions.
Office-based role with regular visits to customer sites, fabrication facilities, and project locations.