Senior Application & Design Engineer

AAF International Air Filtration Systems LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AAF International Air Filtration Systems LLC is seeking a Technical Sales Support professional in Dubai to provide engineering-grade support for REFIT Oil Gas sales opportunities. The role blends application engineering with project management to manage orders from inquiry to handover.

Key responsibilities include proposal management, costing, system design, and leading internal handovers while maintaining strong client and vendor relations to maximize project profitability.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in Autodesk Product Design Suite for 2D/3D modeling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• CRM experience with Salesforce or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid UAE Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive technical proposals and cost estimates for client inquiries.
• Lead system design, drawings, and calculations for bids using AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Manage pre-execution timelines, scope of work, and internal handovers.
• Maintain strong client relations, coordinate cross-functional teams, and secure agreements.

Skills

Sales support

Customer communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Product Design Suite

AutoCAD

Inventor

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Position Objective

To form an integral and key part of the Technical Sales Support and Aftermarket Applications team for REFIT Oil Gas This position provides highly specialized technical and costing expertise to support the REFIT Upgrade sales opportunities The core focus blends technical application engineering with sales-oriented project management This role manages and safeguards the lifecycle of an account order from initial client inquiry design selection and quotation through to order acceptance contract scheduling and cross-functional handover Note This position drives sales enablement customer retention and contract accuracy it does not perform final site project execution

Section 2 Key Responsibilities

Applications Technical Proposal Management Perform comprehensive technical reviews of client inquiries ensuring strict conformance with engineering standards and establishing job-specific exceptions Proposal to be prepared in strict compliance to the project enquiry Conduct system selections designs and calculations to create accurate 2D 3D technical drawings AutoCAD Inventor and data sheets Oversee site surveys to measure audit and collect critical field data required to build robust technical proposals Collaborate with global support groups and internal departments to evaluate risk cost-efficiency and system compatibility before bidding

Estimation Costing Commercial Strategy Prepare precise cost estimates in conjunction with internal costing groups and negotiate quotes with equipment component manufacturers and subcontractors Compile and present comprehensive system calculations technical specifications tender documents and commercial proposals for clients Analyze market trends competitor pricing and supplier alternatives to suggest cost-reduction strategies or material changes that maximize project profitability

Sales-Oriented Project Management Account Support Manage the pre-execution timeline of incoming orders acting as the primary technical point of contact to launch schedule and close out milestones safely within estimated budgets Facilitate seamless internal handovers of finalized orders to the Project Execution and Operations teams providing clear documentation on approved scopes of work Pre-emptively design and build internal tracking tools sheets to manage inquiry queues and project data pipelines efficiently in alignment with company standards Lead the project execution along with the operations team by developing comprehensive project plans including timelines resource allocation and budget estimates Serve as the primary liaison between clients consultants contractors vendors and the internal teams

Client Relations Stakeholder Alignment Attend technical meetings with global regional and local customers to secure agreements on commercial terms resolve complaints and acknowledge final orders Maintain an active teamwork philosophy across cross-functional departments Supply Chain Engineering and Field Sales to ensure superior customer service and minimal technical friction

Section 3 Key Performance Indicators KPIs

On-Time Submissions 100 adherence to deadlines for quotation delivery and technical support requests

Risk Mitigation Zero warranty claims or post-order margin erosion resulting from technical oversight or incorrect application design

Process Efficiency Timely conversion and structural handover of validated client orders over to the execution team

Section 4 Role Specifications

Requirements

• Technical Requirements

• Engineering Software High proficiency in Autodesk Product Design Suite AutoCAD Inventor 2D 3D modeling

• Business

• Productivity Tools Confident capability in Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel PowerPoint and MS Project

• CRM Systems Active working knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent CRM platforms

• Knowledge Experience

• Professional Experience 3 8 years of experience within a technical applications or engineering-support role experience within the air intake filtration or large equipment HVAC industries preferred

• Customer Solution Mindset Proven track record of handling high-stakes client communications and resolving complex problems quickly under tight deadlines

• Business Footprint Awareness of handling regional business scopes typically ranging from 6M to 10M

Education & Licenses

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Credentials: Valid UAE Driving License is required.

Section 5: Core Corporate Competencies

• Collaboration & Communication (Team Player / Relationship Builder): Builds open, direct, and helpful partnerships within and outside the immediate work group. Shares resources willingly and fulfills mutual commitments.

• Customer Focus (Customer Advisor): Acts with independence and urgency to understand and satisfy internal and external client expectations. Functions as a trusted advisor.

• Operational Excellence (Results Owner): Takes initiative in ambiguous situations, meets strict deadlines, and drives continuous self-improvement to maintain technical proficiency.

• Innovation (Creative Problem Solver / Innovative Thinker): Looks past obvious symptoms to evaluate complex technical issues using rigorous logic. Transforms creative engineering alternatives into actionable solutions.

• Integrity (Trustworthy Contributor): Delivers unvarnished truths constructively, attacks operational problems rather than people, and exhibits absolute alignment between words and actions.