Design Engineer

NOV Inc; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering corporation based in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Design Engineer to specialize in the design and development of fiberglass and composite products. The role requires collaborating with manufacturing and product development teams, creating CAD models, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment. A strong proficiency in CAD software and excellent communication skills in English are essential. This position offers an opportunity to drive product development and optimize engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of engineering design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound engineering decisions.
• Ability to read and design engineering packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Create detailed 2D/3D models using CAD software.
• Collaborate to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Review customer specifications for compliance.
• Assist in creating Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support R&D initiatives and prototype development.

Skills

Experience with composite materials

Strong proficiency in CAD software

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to handle multi-task assignments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for the design, development, and engineering of fiberglass/composite products and tooling within the manufacturing environment. The Design Engineer ensures that engineering designs meet customer specifications, NOV standards, manufacturing capability, and cost-effectiveness requirements. The position supports product development, material evaluation, drafting, and design tooling and machinery optimization to enhance product performance and production efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITY & AUTHORITY:

• Develop, modify, and refine engineering designs, drawings, and specifications to support production and customer requirements.
• Create detailed 2D/3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using CAD software in compliance with NOV drafting standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and product development teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and performance.
• Review customer specifications and project requirements to ensure technical compliance and feasibility of product solutions.
• Participate in engineering change management, ensuring that revisions are controlled, communicated, and implemented properly.
• Assist in creating Bills of Materials (BOMs), design packages, and related engineering documentation.
• Support R&D initiatives, prototype development, and continuous improvement activities related to composite materials and product design.
• Prepare and present engineering reports, design reviews, timelines, and progress updates to management as required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Flexible and able to respond quickly to multi-task assignments and shifting priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline (Essential).
• Minimum of three to five years of engineering design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think ahead, anticipate issues, and make sound engineering decisions.
• Experience with composite materials, fiberglass structures, or polymer-based applications is a strong plus.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Essential)
• Bill of material , ability to read and design engineering packages.

Strategic

• Strong ability to understand, evaluate, and apply technical information effectively.
• Ability to support strategic engineering initiatives and understand long-term business needs.
• Able to anticipate the impact of change and adapt to new technologies and design methodologies.

Confidence

• Takes personal responsibility for design decisions and technical outcomes.
• Supports talent development within the team and collaborates effectively across departments

Energy

• Will be energized by challenges and drawn towards opportunities

Organizational

• Is cognizant of organizational culture and politics, and appropriately adjusts personal style to be effective

Personal and Interpersonal

• Imbued with a strong sense of customer focus (internal/external)
• Promotes a win-win ethos and inclusive team culture in line with business strategy
• Firm and diplomatic when negotiating
• Able to communicate design intent clearly and influence decisions through strong technical justification.
• Is known to consistently adhere to ethical principles and expects others to follow suit
• Creates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose and clearly communicates it to the organization