Senior Automotive Structures Lead — Chassis & Frames

NAFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,280 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO in Dubai is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the design development of automotive structural components. In this role, you will manage the full project lifecycle and ensure compliance with all industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of automotive structures, proficient in CAD and CAE tools, along with excellent project management and communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and significant experience in automotive design are required.

Qualifications

• 612 years of experience in automotive structural design.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects.
• Experience in OEM or Tier-1 automotive companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of automotive structural components.
• Manage project lifecycle from concept to production.
• Develop and review CAD models and engineering documentation.
• Perform structural analysis including strength and fatigue.
• Coordinate with CAE teams for simulation and validation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for design manufacturability.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Interface with suppliers for component development.
• Support prototype builds and issue resolution.
• Drive cost optimization and weight reduction initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Automotive structures knowledge

CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)

CAE tools (Abaqus, ANSYS, HyperMesh)

Material knowledge (steel, aluminum, composites)

GD&T and engineering drawing standards

Project management

DFMEA and PFMEA experience

Automotive regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Abaqus

ANSYS

HyperMesh

Job description

NAFFCO in Dubai is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the design development of automotive structural components. In this role, you will manage the full project lifecycle and ensure compliance with all industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of automotive structures, proficient in CAD and CAE tools, along with excellent project management and communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and significant experience in automotive design are required.