Lead Aircraft Mechanic

The Emirates Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation group in Dubai is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to manage projects focusing on mechanical design, quality control, and operational safety. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with standards, and perform optimization analyses. A Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in related industries is required.

Qualifications

• 9-15 years of experience in mechanical engineering (construction, HVAC, marine, power plants).
• Strong background in ISO standards and UAE codes.
• Professional certification (PEC, SPCO) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs for equipment, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Perform feasibility studies and risk assessments for projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

BIM modeling (Revit, Navisworks)

Performance analysis

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Simulation software

Maintenance tools

Job description

Overview

Responsible for engineering and mechanical project management, focusing on mechanical design, quality control, safety, and performance optimization across mechanical, HVAC, and marine projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards, ISO, UAE codes, and safety protocols.
• Develop and maintain detailed mechanical designs for static equipment, rotating equipment, HVAC and plumbing systems, and 3D BIM models.
• Perform feasibility studies, risk assessments, performance analysis, and optimization modeling for power plants and cogeneration projects.
• Conduct inspections, quality control, and compliance verification, including mechanical quality control activities, ISO standard inspections, and Integrated Management System implementation.
• Supervise mechanical works execution, coordinate with stakeholders, manage documents, and provide technical authority.
• Assist in cost estimation, review technical submittals, and support senior estimators.
• Maintain safety standards, enforce safety policies, and provide training to junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required). Advanced degree preferred.
• 9-15 Years of mechanical engineering experience in construction, HVAC, marine, or power plant industries.
• Strong mechanical design, BIM modeling (Revit, Navisworks), and simulation software skills.
• Proficiency in performance analysis, optimization, and modeling in power plants.
• Experience with ISO standards, UAE codes, and Integrated Management System implementation.
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and client relations skills.
• Professional certification (PEC, SPCO) and strong technical background in heavy industry.
• Proficiency in English and maintenance tools.