Design Engineer (Solidworks) - Automobile Industry

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

Job summary

Naffco in Dubai seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong automotive focus to drive SolidWorks-based 3D modeling and detailed drawings. You will coordinate with engineering and sales to produce accurate BOMs and compliant drawings.

You will collaborate across engineering and production, ensure GD&T adherence, and support clients with technical guidance in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive design with emphasis on SolidWorks.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, 2D drafting and assembly design.
• Strong understanding of automotive systems (chassis, powertrain, body structures) and GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Attend job kickoff meetings and review engineering and sales inputs to determine data requirements.
• Finalize preliminary drawings, load calculations, and prepare BOQs, drawings, and calculations.
• Communicate with involved departments to identify optimal design solutions for materials or production issues.
• Pre-approve material orders and participate in materials checking and inspection processes.
• Attend inspections and testing of products on level 2 and 3 projects; provide technical assistance as needed.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drafting

assembly design

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• To attend job kick off meetings and receive engineering job file from operations coordinator.
• To review and understand the job requirements. (reviewing of both Engineering and Sales files in order to establish the correct input data).
• Discuss the job, design input and output requirements and relationship, concept and long lead material requirements etc. with Engineering Manager/ Engineering Director.
• To finalize the preliminary general drawings and load calculations and review with Engineering Manager/ Engineering Director.
• To prepare BOQ’s, drawings, calculations, and other project related documents.
• To communicate with the departments involved in the process, to identify and search for the optimum solution in any related problems that may occur (design, materials or production).
• To pre-approve Orders for materials as instructed by Engineering Director and to be part of the materials checking process when received if required by the Quality Inspector.
• To attend Inspection and Testing of products on level 2 and 3 projects.
• To provide technical assistance in discussions with customers and suppliers as required by Engineering Director.
• Carry out review of completed jobs and submit brief report to Engineering Manager/ Engineering Director.
• Incorporate changes and as built drawings for closed jobs in the CAD System.
• Attend Engineering, Design Review and Production meetings as required.
• Technical assistance to Sales/Estimation departments as assigned by Engineering Manager/ Engineering Director.
• Assistance for Operations department for as built/construction specifications.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Possesses a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Holds a minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive design, with a strong emphasis on SolidWorks.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using SolidWorks for 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and assembly design.
• Exhibits a solid understanding of automotive systems, including chassis, powertrain, and body structures.
• Shows a strong understanding of GD&T principles and their application in design and manufacturing.
• Possesses excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex design issues and propose effective solutions.
• Has prior experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure automotive engineering environment.
• Displays a proactive approach to learning and staying current with the latest automotive technologies and design trends.