Mechanical Design Engineer

Acme Automation; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Automation in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and optimise mechanical designs for intralogistics and warehouse automation, from concept through detailed design and validation.

You will create 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks, perform calculations, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions while complying with safety and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in intralogistics or warehouse automation.
• Proven ability to perform design calculations and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for intralogistics systems from concept to detailed design.
• Prepare 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings (GA, BOM) in SolidWorks.
• Perform load, stress, and deformation calculations and FEM when required.
• Ensure designs meet safety and ISO standards and are manufacturable.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and support fabrication and site installations.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T

FEA

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Industrial Engineering with design focus

CSWP Certification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Simulation

ANSYS

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and optimise mechanical designs for intralogistics and warehouse automation systems. The role involves 3D modelling detailed engineering technical calculations design validation and coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient reliable and manufacturable automation solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES amp AUTHORITIES

Develop mechanical designs for intralogistics systems pallet and box shuttles lifts conveyors racking interfaces stacker cranes and special handling equipment from concept to detailed design Prepare 3D models assemblies 2D manufacturing drawings general arrangement GA layouts and bills of materials BOM in SolidWorks in line with company drafting standards GD amp T and weld symbols Carry out engineering calculations such as load stress and de ection checks motor gearbox and drive sizing and structural veriPcation perform FEA where required Review customer requirements tender speciPcations and warehouse layouts and support Sales and Estimation with concept layouts capacity studies and cost inputs for tenders Specify and select standard components drives bearings wheels chains belts guides and support Procurement with technical speciPcations and vendor evaluations Coordinate with the Controls Software Production Procurement and Project teams to ensure designs are manufacturable easy to assemble and fully integrated Ensure designs meet applicable safety and design standards including the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC ISO 12100 risk assessment EN 528 EN 619 and EN 15512 EN 15620 and support CE documentation Support prototyping Factory Acceptance Tests FAT installation and commissioning and resolve technical issues in the factory and on site Release and revise drawings through the engineering change and revision control process and maintain design records in line with ISO 9001 and the company ISMS ISO IEC 27001 Prepare technical documentation including design reports inputs to O amp M manuals recommended spare-parts lists and as-built drawings Drive continuous improvement through value engineering standardisation of design modules cost reduction and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly DFM DFA Review drawings prepared by junior designers and draughtsmen and provide technical guidance Follow all HSE requirements in the o3ce workshop and on site and keep all design data and client information conPdential.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS Requirements

Candidates must be currently based in the UAE UAE residents only Advanced proPciency in SolidWorks parts assemblies sheet metal and weldments working knowledge of AutoCAD for layouts Good working knowledge of metal fabrication processes laser cutting bending welding machining and surface treatments with the ability to design for manufacturing Sound understanding of machine design drives gearboxes bearings chains belts linear guides and structural steel design Knowledge of GD amp T tolerance analysis and ISO EN drawing standards Familiarity with FEA tools SolidWorks Simulation ANSYS or similar Good understanding of material handling and intralogistics equipment and warehouse layouts Strong analytical numerical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail Good written and spoken English with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and work with multi-disciplinary teams clients and suppliers Ability to manage several projects at once and meet deadlines Knowledge of SAP or SolidWorks PDM is an advantage Willing to travel to project sites in the UAE and GCC as required.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• Industrial Engineering with a strong mechanical design focus
• CertiPed SolidWorks Professional CSWP is an advantage
• Registration with the Society of Engineers UAE is an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical design including at least 3 years with a racking storage solutions material handling or intralogistics company
• Experience in design estimation and coordination of automated warehouse projects AS RS shuttles conveyors lifts is preferred
• Exposure to factory testing site installation and commissioning is an advantage
• UAE work experience is required experience on projects in the wider GCC region is an advantage

Candidates must be currently based in the UAE (UAE residents only). Advanced proPciency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, sheet metal and weldments);working knowledge of AutoCAD for layouts Good working knowledge of metal fabrication processes (laser cutting, bending, welding,machining) and surface treatments, with the ability to design for manufacturing Sound understanding of machine design: drives, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts,linear guides and structural steel design Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis and ISO / EN drawing standards. Familiarity with FEA tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS or similar). Good understanding of material handling and intralogistics equipment and warehouse layouts Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail Good written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and work with multi-disciplinary teams, clients and suppliers Ability to manage several projects at once and meet deadlines. Knowledge of SAP or SolidWorks PDM is an advantage. Willing to travel to project sites in the UAE and GCC as required.