Principal Mechanical Engineer for Autonomous UAVs (Dubai)

Kaizen Resourcing; Dubai; On-site; AED 268,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Kaizen Resourcing in Dubai is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical architecture from concept to production for next-generation autonomous platforms.

This hands-on role requires expert CAD skills (SolidWorks/Creo), experience with UAV or robotics, DfM focus, and collaboration with systems, electronics, software and manufacturing teams. Relocation support provided; on-site in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior/principal hands-on mechanical engineering roles.
• Expert CAD experience in SolidWorks or Creo.
• Background in UAV/aerospace, robotics, or electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical architecture from concept 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.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers.
• Help establish engineering standards, processes, and PLM/PDM systems.
• Make key technical decisions for projects.

Skills

Aerospace/UAV robotics

Senior hands-on design

CAD: SolidWorks/Creo

Autonomous systems

DfM / product development

PLM/PDM (Windchill)

Tools

Windchill PLM

Job description

Kaizen Resourcing in Dubai is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical architecture from concept to production for next-generation autonomous platforms.

This hands-on role requires expert CAD skills (SolidWorks/Creo), experience with UAV or robotics, DfM focus, and collaboration with systems, electronics, software and manufacturing teams. Relocation support provided; on-site in Dubai.