Senior Automotive Design Engineer (R&D) - Dubai - Immediate Joiners
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About the Role
A leading automobile services company in Dubai seeks a Senior Automotive Design Engineer (R&D) with 6-10+ years of experience in vehicle modification and upfitting. The role involves leading design and development projects, creating 3D models, and ensuring compliance with UAE standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end automotive design and development projects for custom builds and vehicle modifications
- Develop concept designs with high quality renders for client approvals and internal review
- Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings for sheet metal, structural components, and full vehicle assemblies
- Manage full product lifecycle from concept to prototyping to production to testing
- Ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, compliance with UAE/GCC standards, and cost efficiency
- Prepare and manage BOMs, technical documentation, ECNs, and design revisions
- Work closely with production teams, fabrication workshops, and engineering departments to resolve technical issues
- Guide and mentor junior designers and engineers on best practices and design standards
Requirements
- B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering or equivalent
- 6 10+ years in automotive design, vehicle modification/upfitting, and product development
- Advanced proficiency in SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Geomagic Design, SketchUp
- Sheet metal design & fabrication processes
- Structural components & full assembly design
- Manufacturing feasibility & DFM/DFA principles
- Vehicle modification standards and compliance
- Strong leadership, project ownership, problem solving, and ability to work under tight deadlines
- GCC experience preferred
- Should be able to relocate to Dubai immediately
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Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automotive Design Engineer (R&D) to join our growing vehicle modification and engineering team in Dubai.
- You will lead end to end design & development of custom vehicles, modifications, and upfitting projects from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Development: Lead end to end automotive design and development projects for custom builds and vehicle modifications
- Concept Design: Develop concept designs with high quality renders for client approvals and internal review
- 3D Modeling: Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings for sheet metal, structural components, and full vehicle assemblies
- Product Lifecycle: Manage full product lifecycle from concept → prototyping → production → testing
- Design Validation: Ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, compliance with UAE/GCC standards, and cost efficiency
- Documentation: Prepare and manage BOMs (Bill of Materials), technical documentation, ECNs, and design revisions
- Cross Team Coordination: Work closely with production teams, fabrication workshops, and engineering departments to resolve technical issues
- Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior designers and engineers on best practices and design standards
Key Requirements
- Education: B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering or equivalent
- Experience: 6 10+ years in automotive design, vehicle modification/upfitting, and product development
- Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Geomagic Design, SketchUp
- Technical Expertise: Sheet metal design & fabrication processes; Structural components & full assembly design; Manufacturing feasibility & DFM/DFA principles; Vehicle modification standards and compliance
- Skills: Strong leadership, project ownership, problem solving, and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Other: GCC experience preferred. Should be able to relocate to Dubai immediately
Benefits
- Annual leave as per UAE labor law
- Medical insurance provided
- Visa and work permit by company
- Performance based incentives on project completion
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