Design Engineering Team Leader

Black Pearl; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an experienced Design Engineering Team Leader in Dubai to drive the design of advanced mechanical systems. You will lead a capable design team, oversee projects from concept through delivery, and ensure compliance with technical requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong 3D CAD/CAE skills, hands-on leadership experience, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering.
• Proven 3D CAD/CAE design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Creo or Fusion 360.
• Experience leading engineering projects and teams.
• Strong communication and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor engineering design projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Review and manage CAD models, drawings, and design parameters.
• Analyse design issues, implement solutions, and support testing.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers on design needs.

Skills

3D CAD/CAE

Creo

Fusion 360

Project management

Team leadership

Technical documentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering

Tools

Creo

Fusion 360

Job description

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.

RequirementsRequirements

• 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.

Skills

• 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.