Principal Mechanical Engineer

kaizen resourcing; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 268,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

kaizen resourcing seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Dubai to join an innovative technology business developing autonomous and unmanned platforms for demanding real-world applications. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for mechanical architecture and product development.

You will own architecture from concept to production, lead design, and drive DfM and production readiness while collaborating with systems, electronics, software and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior/principal hands-on mechanical roles.
• Proven CAD skills in SolidWorks or Creo.
• Strong background in UAV/aerospace or robotics.
• Experience with autonomous systems.
• DfM and production readiness experience.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical architecture from concept to production.
• Lead hands-on mechanical design of complex products.
• Drive design for manufacturability and production readiness.
• Collaborate with systems, electronics, software and manufacturing teams.
• Solve complex mechanical engineering challenges and make key technical decisions.
• Help establish engineering standards, processes, and PLM/PDM systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.

Skills

UAV/aerospace/robotics

Hands-on senior engineer

Autonomous systems

DfM / product development

Ownership mindset

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Windchill / PLM

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity in Dubai for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative technology business developing next-generation autonomous and unmanned platforms for demanding real-world applications.

This is a highly hands-on role with responsibility for mechanical architecture, detailed design, and product development - ideal for an engineer who wants to stay close to the technical work while having significant influence over the overall product.

Salary: Up to 40,000 AED per month.

On-site working: Dubai, UAE.

Relocation support provided.

The role

• Own mechanical architecture from concept through to production.
• Lead hands-on mechanical design and development of complex products.
• Drive DfM, design quality and production readiness.
• Work closely with systems, electronics, software and manufacturing teams.
• Solve complex mechanical engineering challenges and make key technical decisions.
• Help establish engineering standards, processes, and PLM/PDM systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.

Required skills

• Strong background in complex UAV, aerospace, robotics, or electromechanical products.
• Significant experience in senior/principal hands-on mechanical engineering roles.
• Expert-level SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD experience.
• Experience working with complex autonomous systems.
• Strong DfM and product development experience.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems (Windchill or similar).
• A genuinely hands-on engineer who enjoys taking ownership from concept to production.

If you're a hands-on Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for significant technical ownership and the chance to work on next-generation autonomous technology, we would love to hear from you.