Lead Automotive Structures Engineer

NAFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Automotive Structures to lead the design, development and delivery of structural components for automotive applications. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet performance, safety, cost, and schedule targets.

The role requires 6–12 years in automotive structural design, strong CAD/CAE skills (SolidWorks/CATIA/NX; Abaqus/ANSYS/HyperMesh), GD&T know-how, and proven project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is required.
• 6–12 years of experience in automotive structural design and development.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects.
• Experience in OEM or Tier-1 automotive companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive structural components (chassis, BIW, frames, subframes)
• Manage full project lifecycle from concept through production release
• Develop and review CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation
• Perform structural analysis including strength, stiffness, fatigue, and durability
• Coordinate with CAE teams for simulation and validation activities
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and engineering changes
• Interface with suppliers for component development, sourcing, and validation
• Support prototype builds, testing, and issue resolution
• Drive cost optimization and weight reduction initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem-solving

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Abaqus

ANSYS

HyperMesh

Job description

NAFFCO is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Automotive Structures to lead the design, development and delivery of structural components for automotive applications. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet performance, safety, cost, and schedule targets.

The role requires 6–12 years in automotive structural design, strong CAD/CAE skills (SolidWorks/CATIA/NX; Abaqus/ANSYS/HyperMesh), GD&T know-how, and proven project leadership.