Design Engineering Team Leader

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Dubai seeks an experienced Design Engineering Team Leader to direct a design team through concept, design, development, testing and delivery. You will drive 3D CAD/CAE efforts, review specifications, and ensure projects meet strict technical requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving capabilities, with hands-on Creo and Fusion 360 expertise to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in design engineering and 3D CAD/CAE.
• Advanced proficiency in Creo or Fusion 360, or comparable 3D design software.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs, product development, and technical documentation.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects and meeting deadlines.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising an engineering team.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor engineering design projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with technical requirements.
• Develop 3D models, prototypes, dimensional drawings, installation drawings, and detailed documentation.
• Review customer specifications and translate requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Manage CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, calculations, and design parameters.
• Analyze design issues, identify root causes, implement solutions, and support testing and simulation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Support tender proposals, product compliance documentation, cost proposals, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Liaise with internal departments, project teams, sales teams, suppliers, and customers on technical and design requirements.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, functionality, performance, and customer specs.
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior engineers.
• Monitor team performance and identify training and development requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within engineering.
• Ensure compliance with policies and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

3D CAD/CAE

Creo

Fusion 360

Technical design

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Design Engineering

Tools

Creo

Fusion 360

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/30/2026

Black Pearl Consult is hiring an experienced Design Engineering Team Leader specializing in technical engineering design, responsible for leading a design team and overseeing projects from initial concept through design, development, testing, and final delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in 3D CAD/CAE design, project management, technical problem-solving, and team leadership, with the ability to manage complex engineering projects with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor engineering design projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with technical requirements.
  
• Develop 3D models, prototypes, dimensional drawings, installation drawings, and detailed engineering documentation.
  
• Review customer specifications, plans, and technical documentation and translate requirements into practical engineering solutions.
  
• Manage and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), calculations, design parameters, and technical documentation.
  
• Analyse design issues, identify root causes, implement solutions, and support testing and simulation activities.
  
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations and solutions.
  
• Support tender proposals, product compliance documentation, cost proposals, and cost-reduction initiatives.
  
• Liaise with internal departments, project teams, sales teams, suppliers, and customers on technical and design requirements.
  
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet required quality, functionality, performance, and customer specifications.
  
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior engineers.
  
• Monitor team performance and identify training and development requirements.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering function.
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies, engineering standards, and confidentiality requirements.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
• Substantial experience in design engineering and 3D CAD/CAE.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Creo, Fusion 360, or comparable 3D design software.
  
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs, product development, and technical documentation.
  
• Proven experience managing engineering projects and meeting project deadlines.
  
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising an engineering team.
  
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and project-management skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and complex design requirements simultaneously.