Assistant Design Manager

Company Description

Established in Malaysia in 1991, MFE, a company of Doka, has evolved into a global leader of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective aluminium formwork systems today. Acquired by Doka in 2024, MFE is driven by continuous product innovations and an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service.

With a presence in India through its Mumbai office, MFE is strengthening its position in one of the world’s most dynamic construction markets. From supporting local housing developments to enabling large-scale urban transformation projects, MFE is shaping the future of construction in India.

Expanding beyond its initial success in residential projects, MFE has established itself as a one-stop shop for monolithic solutions. Providing end-to-end support, from bespoke formwork design, which utilises in-house 3D software, to experienced on-site technical assistance, MFE's state-of-the-art, eco-friendly manufacturing facility in Malaysia covers annual formwork production capacity exceeding 1.5 million m².

With a strong focus on on-site training and support, MFE further enables clients to achieve rapid construction cycles, solidifying its vision to be a world-class formwork enterprise dedicated to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous innovation.

As a customer-focused organisation, MFE understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why it is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their careers in this dynamic industry. Having grown continuously, based on the strength of its products and its agility to anticipate market demand, MFE is looking for skilled candidates to join their rapidly growing team.

Job Description

Role Summary

The Assistant Design Manager is responsible for leading the India-based formwork design team and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, compliant formwork designs in support of factory production and project requirements. The role carries accountability for team performance, workload management, and meeting agreed production targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the formwork design team based in India.
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritise design workloads to meet monthly production and delivery targets.
• Ensure formwork designs are fit for purpose, compliant with project requirements, and aligned with factory manufacturing needs.
• Assist the Technical Design Manager as the primary design interface with Factory, Business Development, and Project teams.
• Manage design deliverables, changes, and priorities across multiple projects.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and escalate issues that may impact quality, safety, cost, or programme.
• Identify skills gaps within the team and request appropriate training or development support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and ways of working.

Authority & Responsibility

• Accountable for the performance, output, and capability of the assigned design team.
• Responsible for achieving agreed design production targets and delivery commitments.
• Authority to recommend resource adjustments, training needs, and process improvements within the design function.

General

• Maintain professional standards and confidentiality at all times.
• Work flexibly and support business needs during peak periods.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the effective operation of the Design function.

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