Product Development Manager Training & Technical

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering training provider in Dubai is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead and mentor early-career engineers in product design and development. This role involves designing and delivering training programs, focusing on hands-on workshops and simulation-driven methodologies. The ideal candidate holds a Masters or PhD in a relevant field and has over 10 years of experience in product development management. This position is key to foster the next generation of engineers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in product development lifecycle management or simulation-led engineering.
• Proven experience in mentoring or training engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of PLM systems and simulation-driven workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor early-career engineers through product development projects.
• Design and deliver structured training programs covering the product lifecycle.
• Facilitate hands-on workshops and masterclasses on relevant topics.

Skills

Mentoring engineering teams

Product development lifecycle management

Communication skills

Simulation-driven workflows

Leadership skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Masters or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)

Job description

Role Overview

The Product Development Manager will lead industry-oriented training and enablement programs aimed at developing the next generation of engineers in product design and development. This role blends hands-on mentorship technical leadership and applied learning guiding early-career engineers through the complete product development lifecycle from concept to prototype.

The manager will design and deliver project-based training modules integrating simulation-driven design optimization PLM systems and Six Sigma methodologies ensuring participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical industry-ready skills. The role will also drive the development of pilot or prototype projects that simulate real-world product development challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor early-career engineers through end-to-end product development projects emphasizing applied learning and innovation.
• Design and deliver structured training programs covering the full product lifecycle including concept design simulation optimization prototyping and validation.
• Facilitate hands‑on workshops and masterclasses on PLM Design of Experiments (DOE) sensitivity analysis PIDO and simulation data management.
• Coach engineering teams on integrating simulation workflows within PLM environments for better collaboration traceability and performance improvement.
• Drive technical enablement initiatives by developing learning paths and project templates aligned with industry standards and organizational goals.
• Supervise prototype projects ensuring participants apply engineering principles digital tools and data-driven methodologies effectively.
• Collaborate with academic partners industry mentors and internal stakeholders to continuously evolve the training curriculum in line with emerging technologies and market trends.
• Measure and report on training outcomes participant progress and competency development to ensure continuous improvement and ROI.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Aerospace Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in product development lifecycle management optimization or simulation‑led engineering ideally within the Aerospace & Defense sector.
• Proven experience in mentoring or training engineering teams with a focus on applied project-based learning.
• Strong understanding of PLM systems (Teamcenter Windchill) and simulation‑driven workflows.
• Excellent communication leadership and facilitation skills with a passion for developing technical talent and fostering innovation.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in designing or managing graduate enablement programs or technical training academies.
• Exposure to industry‑academia collaboration projects or innovation challenges.
• Ability to translate complex engineering principles into accessible experiential learning formats.

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