Mechanical Design Engineer II

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

POWERTECH in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support the design, analysis, and development of gas turbine and turbojet engines. The role centers on executing detailed mechanical design tasks under guidance, while owning defined components.

Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, applying GD&T and tolerance analyses, and supporting structural, thermal, and rotor assembly activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 4–7 years of experience in mechanical design (turbomachinery preferred).
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA, NX, or ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop turbomachinery components, including shafts, casings, and seals.
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings; apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up principles.
• Support structural & thermal analysis, including fatigue assessments.
• Assist rotor assembly design and stack-up definition; support bearing integration and housing design.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and interact with manufacturing teams.
• Support engine build, rig testing, and documentation efforts.
• Contribute to design changes, RCA, and lessons learned.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Fatigue analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

Job description

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for aerospace, defense, and autonomous applications, including UAV platforms.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and development of gas turbine and turbojet/Turbofan engines. The role focuses on executing detailed mechanical design tasks, supporting analysis and testing, and contributing to product development under the guidance of senior engineers, while taking ownership of defined components or subassemblies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Design

• Design and develop turbomachinery components, including:
• Shafts, spacers, and structural parts
• Casings, brackets, and housings
• Seals and secondary hardware
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings
• Apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up principles

2. Structural & Thermal Analysis Support

• Perform high fidelity:
• Stress and deformation analysis of engine components
• Fatigue assessments (LCF/HCF with guidance)
• Support thermal growth and clearance evaluations

3. Rotating Equipment Support

• Assist in rotor assembly design and stack‑up definition
• Support bearing integration and housing design

4. Manufacturing Support

• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
• Interaction with manufacturing people
• Define basic material selections and tolerances

5. Testing & Validation

• Support engine build and rig testing activities

6. Documentation & Configuration

• Prepare engineering drawings and documentation
• Support design changes and configuration updates
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for failures
• Contribute to design improvements and lessons learned

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 4–7 years of experience in mechanical design (turbomachinery preferred)

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of:
• Stress and fatigue behavior
• Basic rotating machinery concepts
• Proficiency in:
• CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar)
• Basic FEA tools (ANSYS or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in gas turbines or turbojet engines
• Exposure to:
• Bearings and lubrication systems
• Sealing and clearance control
• Experience supporting testing or prototype builds