Senior CAD Designer - Mechanical (Creo/Windchill)

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is recruiting a Principal CAD Designer Mechanical in Abu Dhabi to develop and control mechanical design data packs, manufacturing drawings, and harness documentation across Halcon products. You will have advanced Creo and SolidWorks expertise, manage Windchill PLM data, and mentor junior designers.

The role supports engineering development, production tooling, and reviews. Experience in defence/aerospace or regulated industries is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical CAD design, detailing, and manufacturing documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Creo and SolidWorks, including part modelling, assemblies, harnessing, sheet metal, and drawing modules.
• Strong knowledge of Windchill PLM, GD&T, BS 8888, ISO standards, and configuration management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mechanical CAD models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and product data packs using Creo and SolidWorks.
• Create harness layouts, harness documentation, and detailed production drawings to support engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Manage CAD data, revisions, BOMs, and Engineering Change Requests/Notices within Windchill PLM and configuration-controlled environments.
• Design production tooling, jigs, and support equipment while mentoring junior designers and draughtsmen.

Skills

Mechanical CAD design

Detailing

Manufacturing documentation

Part modelling

Assemblies

Harnessing

Sheet metal

Drawing modules

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Windchill PLM

GD&T

BS 8888

Configuration management

Job description

EDGE is recruiting a Principal CAD Designer Mechanical in Abu Dhabi to develop and control mechanical design data packs, manufacturing drawings, and harness documentation across Halcon products. You will have advanced Creo and SolidWorks expertise, manage Windchill PLM data, and mentor junior designers.

The role supports engineering development, production tooling, and reviews. Experience in defence/aerospace or regulated industries is preferred.