Senior Project Engineer Automotive Structures

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

Job Summary

The Senior Project Engineer Automotive Structures is responsible for leading the design development and delivery of structural components and systems for automotive applications. This role ensures that projects meet performance, safety, cost and timeline requirements while coordinating cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive structural components (chassis, BIW, frames, subframes)
• Manage full project lifecycle from concept through production release
• Develop and review CAD models, drawings and engineering documentation
• Perform structural analysis including strength, stiffness, fatigue and durability
• Coordinate with CAE teams for simulation and validation activities
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Manage project timelines, deliverables and engineering changes
• Interface with suppliers for component development, sourcing and validation
• Support prototype builds, testing and issue resolution
• Drive cost optimization and weight reduction initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of automotive structures (chassis, BIW, crash structures)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)
• Experience with CAE tools (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS, HyperMesh)
• Understanding of materials (steel, aluminum, composites) and joining methods
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards
• Strong project management and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA and design validation processes
• Familiarity with automotive regulations and safety standards
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field
• 612 years of experience in automotive structural design and development
• Proven experience leading engineering projects
• Experience in OEM or Tier‑1 automotive companies preferred

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 8000 - 10000