Senior Automotive Structures Lead Engineer

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 367,242; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company in Dubai is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to lead design and development for automotive structures. This role involves managing project lifecycles, performing structural analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have 6–12 years of experience in automotive design, strong knowledge of CAD and CAE tools, and excellent project management skills. This position offers a challenging environment and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in automotive structural design and development.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects.
• Experience in OEM or Tier-1 automotive companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive structural components.
• Manage full project lifecycle from concept through production release.
• Coordinate with CAE teams for simulation and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Automotive structures knowledge

CAD tools proficiency

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of materials and joining methods

Experience with CAE tools

GD&T knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Abaqus

ANSYS

HyperMesh

Job description

A prominent engineering company in Dubai is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to lead design and development for automotive structures. This role involves managing project lifecycles, performing structural analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have 6–12 years of experience in automotive design, strong knowledge of CAD and CAE tools, and excellent project management skills. This position offers a challenging environment and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.