Mechanical Design Engineer

Role overview

Design and engineering

• Design vehicle modifications, including bumper enhancements, structural reinforcements, and custom defense and tactical vehicle components.
• Create CAD models and engineering drawings for vehicle integration and customization.
• Design ballistic, blast-resistant, and mine-proofing armoring solutions to defense specifications.
• Select ballistic steel, glass, and other materials to balance protection and performance.
• Manage multiple projects from concept through production and coordinate with engineers, customers, suppliers, and other departments.
• Measure and reverse-engineer automotive and industrial components.

Manufacturing, testing, and delivery

• Work with fabrication teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet quality and durability standards.
• Specify materials and fabrication processes, including welding and machining, for defense and harsh operating environments.
• Develop and test prototypes; use simulations and stress tests to assess performance, structural integrity, and safety.
• Revise designs based on testing and field trials to meet operational and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and project management for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Support field teams and customers with installation, operation, and maintenance of designed systems.

Innovation

• Research and integrate technologies, materials, and methods to improve vehicle performance, safety, and cost-efficiency.
• Improve existing designs and processes for reliability, durability, and manufacturability.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree or diploma, or higher, in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 4 years of Mechanical Design Engineer experience is stated as required; the introductory text also mentions 3 years.
• Metal industry, defense project, structural model, new product development, 3D modeling, and reverse-engineering experience are preferred.

Technical skills

• Mechanical design and analysis; CAD modeling and drafting; SolidWorks; 3D scanning; Geomatics Design X; reverse engineering.
• Fabrication techniques including welding and machining; prototyping and testing.
• Defense industry standards, project management, and teamwork.

Pay

• AED 4,000–6,000 per month.

Work location

• Work is in person.