Design Engineering Team Leader

Black Pearl; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an experienced Design Engineering Team Leader in the United Arab Emirates. You will lead a design team from concept through development, testing, and final delivery, driving 3D CAD/CAE design excellence and robust engineering documentation.

The role demands strong project management, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to supervise engineers and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to meet technical requirements and customer specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or related discipline.
• Substantial experience in design engineering and 3D CAD/CAE.
• Advanced proficiency in Creo, Fusion 360, or comparable software.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading or supervising an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor engineering design projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Review specifications and translate requirements into design solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and monitor team performance.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on technical requirements.
• Ensure quality, functionality, and performance meet customer specs.

Skills

3D CAD/CAE design

Project management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 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.

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.