DESIGN ENGINEER - MECHANICAL DESIGN & FABRICATION

Jorefco Industries LLC | Commercial Vehicle Body Manufacturer; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jorefco Industries LLC | Commercial Vehicle Body Manufacturer in the UAE seeks a Design Engineer to develop concepts, 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings for custom vehicle bodies.

You will translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs, create sheet-metal components, prepare BOMs/BOQs, and collaborate with production teams to ensure cost-effective fabrication and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Fusion 360 (preferred) or SolidWorks.
• Practical experience in sheet-metal design and fabrication processes.
• Ability to develop initial design concepts while also preparing detailed, production-ready drawings as project requirements demand.
• Basic understanding of engineering materials, material properties, and material selection.
• Ability to generate accurate BOMs and BOQs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a practical approach to engineering challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to adapt to different types of customized projects, products, and design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts, 3D models, assemblies, and detailed production drawings using CAD software.
• Translate customer requirements and project concepts into practical, accurate, and manufacturing-ready designs.
• Design sheet-metal components, fabricated structures, assemblies, and customized engineering solutions.
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs), Bills of Quantities (BOQs), part lists, and other technical documentation.
• Apply a practical understanding of engineering materials, material properties, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with production and fabrication teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and easy to manufacture and assemble.
• Review and modify designs based on project requirements, manufacturing feedback, and changing specifications.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining design accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, material utilization, manufacturing processes, and overall project cost.
• Communicate technical information clearly and coordinate effectively with colleagues across departments.

Skills

Autodesk Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Sheet-metal design

BOMs/BOQs

DFMA

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing, Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Body Building

KEY RESPOSIBILITIES

• Develop design concepts, 3D models, assemblies, and detailed production drawings using CAD software.
• Translate customer requirements and project concepts into practical, accurate, and manufacturing-ready designs.
• Design sheet-metal components, fabricated structures, assemblies, and customized engineering solutions.
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs), Bills of Quantities (BOQs), part lists, and other technical documentation.
• Apply a practical understanding of engineering materials, material properties, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with production and fabrication teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and easy to manufacture and assemble.
• Review and modify designs based on project requirements, manufacturing feedback, and changing specifications.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining design accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, material utilization, manufacturing processes, and overall project cost.
• Communicate technical information clearly and coordinate effectively with colleagues across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Fusion 360 (preferred) or SolidWorks.
• Practical experience in sheet-metal design and fabrication processes.
• Ability to develop initial design concepts while also preparing detailed, production-ready drawings as project requirements demand.
• Basic understanding of engineering materials, material properties, and material selection.
• Ability to generate accurate BOMs and BOQs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a practical approach to engineering challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to adapt to different types of customized projects, products, and design requirements.

PREFERED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in customized vehicle body building, trailers, industrial equipment, enclosures, or metal fabrication.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
• Experience coordinating directly with workshop, fabrication, and production teams.
• Ability to manage projects from concept development through detailed design and production support.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is creative in design, practical in engineering, and adaptable in execution. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working on different types of customized projects rather than repetitive designs, understand how designs translate into actual manufacturing, and be capable of balancing functionality, quality, production feasibility, and cost.

Strong communication, initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this role.