Design Engineer – SolidWorks & Sheet Metal

SUDU SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing is seeking a skilled Design Engineer. This role involves creating production-ready designs utilizing SolidWorks, particularly in sheet metal fabrication. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience in industrial design.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive engineering team

Diverse, real-world industrial design projects

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial design, preferably in machinery.
• Strong command of SolidWorks, including Sheet Metal and Weldments modules.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and production-ready 3D models and 2D technical drawings.
• Design sheet metal parts for fabricated systems.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical support during prototyping.

Skills

SolidWorks

Industrial Design

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Mechanical Drawing Interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate must have solid experience in SolidWorks 3D modeling and industrial design, especially in sheet metal fabrication. This role is hands-on and focused on designing practical, production-ready components for fabrication using CNC laser cutting, bending, and welding processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop accurate and production-ready 3D models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks.

Design sheet metal parts and assemblies for industrial machines and fabricated systems.

Collaborate with production and fabrication teams to ensure manufacturability and efficiency.

Review and interpret customer requirements, sketches, and specifications.

Create detailed bill of materials (BOM), laser cutting layouts, and bending instructions.

Conduct design reviews and provide technical support during prototyping and manufacturing.

Continuously optimize existing designs for cost, function, and ease of fabrication.

Skills

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial design, preferably in machinery or fabricated products.

Strong command of SolidWorks, including Sheet Metal, Weldments, and Drawing modules.

In-depth understanding of sheet metal materials, tolerances, and fabrication processes.

Experience with fabrication standards and GD&T.

Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Practical mindset and strong coordination with shop-floor teams.

Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits.

Supportive and skilled engineering team.

Opportunity to work on diverse, real-world industrial design projects.