Product Development Manager(Automotive)

Confidential Company; Dubai; Presencial; AED 180 000 - 360 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking a mid-level Product Development Engineer to drive design, sourcing, engineering, and launches of automotive accessories and vehicle-integrated products. You will collaborate with suppliers, OEM customers, and internal commercial teams through concept to production.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD work, prototype development, BOM creation, and cost-focused design improvements, with exposure to global suppliers and cross-functional project teams to meet

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 4–8 years in automotive product development or accessory engineering.
• Hands-on CAD experience with SolidWorks, CATIA or NX; understanding of molding and sheet metal.

Responsabilidades

• Develop 3D CAD models and drawings for automotive accessories (metal, plastic, electronic-integrated products).
• Coordinate prototype development and testing.
• Prepare BOMs, tolerances, and manufacturing-ready documentation.
• Ensure design with DFM/DFMA and cost targets.
• Work with international suppliers and OEM teams.

Conhecimentos

3D CAD

Supplier coordination

DFM/DFMA knowledge

Cost/BOM analysis

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Ferramentas

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

• 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
• 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