Product Development Engineer(Automotive)

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks a mid-level Product Development Engineer to drive design, sourcing, engineering, and launch of automotive accessories and vehicle-integrated products. You will work hands-on from concept to production with suppliers, OEM customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, prototype coordination, supplier evaluation, and ensuring compliance with ISO/SAA/ECE where applicable, while optimizing costs and leading cross-functional efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• 4–8 years experience in automotive product development or accessory engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX or equivalent).
• Understanding of injection molding, sheet metal, extrusion, and assembly processes.
• Experience working with international suppliers.
• Practical understanding of automotive fitment and vehicle integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D CAD models and technical drawings for automotive accessories (metal, plastic, electronic-integrated products).
• Coordinate prototype development and testing with suppliers.
• Prepare BOMs, tolerances, and manufacturing-ready documentation; ensure design for cost and manufacturability.

Skills

3D CAD

Supplier coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

We are seeking a mid-level Product Development Engineer to support the design, sourcing, engineering, and launch of automotive accessories and vehicle-integrated products. The role requires strong technical capability combined with practical understanding of manufacturing and supplier coordination.

This is a hands-on execution role responsible for developing products from concept through prototype to production, working closely with suppliers, OEM customers, and internal commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Engineering

• Develop 3D CAD models and technical drawings for automotive accessories (metal, plastic, electronic-integrated products)
• Conduct reverse engineering using physical samples and scan data
• Prepare BOMs, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing-ready documentation
• Ensure design compliance with DFM, DFA, and cost targets
• Coordinate prototype development and testing

Technical Sourcing Support

• Work with procurement team to identify suitable global suppliers (China, Taiwan, India, Europe)
• Evaluate supplier technical capabilities and production feasibility
• Review tooling concepts (injection molds, die-cast molds, sheet metal tooling)
• Support RFQ preparation with technical specifications
• Analyze supplier drawings and propose technical improvements

Testing & Validation

• Plan and supervise product validation (fitment, durability, vibration, temperature)
• Coordinate field testing on vehicles
• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards (ISO, SAE, ECE where applicable)
• Maintain documentation for approvals and OEM submissions

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with marketing for product positioning inputs
• Work with warehouse and logistics teams during pilot production
• Support after-sales team with technical clarifications
• Participate in OEM technical discussions when required

Cost & Commercial Awareness

• Optimize product design for cost efficiency
• Evaluate cost breakdowns from suppliers
• Support margin calculations through engineering-based cost reduction

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
• 4–8 years experience in automotive product development or accessory engineering
• Strong hands-on experience in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX or equivalent)
• Understanding of injection molding, sheet metal, extrusion, and assembly processes
• Experience working with international suppliers
• Practical understanding of automotive fitment and vehicle integration

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to embedded electronics or accessory integration (CAN, sensors, lighting)
• Experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing)
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems (PPAP, FMEA, APQP)
• Familiarity with GCC compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong Excel capability for cost and BOM analysis