PRODUCT ENGINEER, DUBAI - AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN

Ultiwiseconsult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive design firm in Dubai is seeking a Product Engineer with extensive experience in automotive parts development. The ideal candidate will lead product engineering efforts, converting sketches into 3-D models and ensuring compliance with automotive standards. This role requires proficiency in 3-D CAD software and strong problem-solving skills related to product design and engineering. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5‑7 years in product engineering.
• Experience with automotive parts development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Product Development team.
• Check product installation feasibility.
• Convert images and drawings into 3‑D models.
• Prepare installation manuals for products.
• Justify design performance using CAD tools.

Skills

Automotive parts engineering

Reverse engineering

3-D CAD software proficiency

Understanding of automotive standards

Education

Diploma/BE in Automotive/Mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Rhino

NX

CATIA

Job description

Position

PRODUCT ENGINEER – AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN

Location

DUBAI

Experience

5‑7 years in product engineering

About the Role

We are looking for a suitable team lead who is experienced in automotive parts development. The ideal candidate will have experience developing vehicle parts for both aesthetic and utility products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Product Development team to finalize product ideas.
• Check product installation feasibility and prepare design accordingly.
• Convert images, sketches or drawings into 3‑D models.
• Create 3‑D models based on scan data (mesh file / STL file).
• Convert 3‑D simulation to actual engineered product, including A surface & B surface creation.
• Create detailed 2‑D drawings as per automotive industry standards and customer requirements.
• Define product material for each kit component.
• Prepare installation manuals for the products.
• Justify design performance using CAD tools, e.g., FEA analysis.

Skills

• Understanding of automotive interior and exterior parts engineering and installation (e.g., bumpers, interior trim panels, lighting, etc.).
• Understanding of automotive standards and regulations for designing genuine vehicle components.
• Able to perform reverse engineering from scan data or physical parts (mesh to CAD, STL to STP or IGES).
• Knowledge of materials (plastics and metal) and their manufacturing processes.
• Able to predict expected failures in production or on‑field and make design changes during the design phase.

Qualifications

Diploma/BE in Automotive/Mechanical engineering.

Must‑Have

• Proficient in 3‑D CAD software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Rhino, NX, CATIA).
• Experience with Product DFMEA.

Added Advantages

• Automotive lighting, harness routing, and electronics product knowledge.
• 3‑D scanning technology.
• 3‑D printing technology.

Target Companies

Any OEM product engineer (interior trim/exterior trims, lighting products).