Design Engineer - Lifting & Materials-Handling Systems

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly in Dubai is seeking a Design Engineer to develop and refine lifting and materials-handling equipment, including spreader beams, slings, wires and hoists, in compliance with ISO and UAE standards.

You will produce detailed 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, and documentation, collaborate with mechanical, structural and manufacturing teams, perform stress calculations, and drive value engineering while maintaining design records and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3–6 years of design experience in lifting equipment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Inventor for fabrication-ready drawings.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics, materials, and welding/fabrication.
• Fluent in English; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, engineer and detail lifting and materials-handling equipment per client requirements.
• Review specifications, calculations, and design requirements; justify material selection and safety.
• Produce 2D/3D CAD drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with structural/MEP teams and manufacturing for feasibility and cost-efficiency.
• Perform stress and load calculations to verify safe operation; ensure standards compliance (ISO, UAE).
• Maintain design records, version control and documentation.
• Support testing, QA, load-testing, and commissioning; analyze results and refine designs.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Caliberly in Dubai is seeking a Design Engineer to develop and refine lifting and materials-handling equipment, including spreader beams, slings, wires and hoists, in compliance with ISO and UAE standards.

You will produce detailed 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, and documentation, collaborate with mechanical, structural and manufacturing teams, perform stress calculations, and drive value engineering while maintaining design records and ensuring safety.