Design Engineering Team Leader

About the role

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an experienced Design Engineering Team Leader to head a technical design team in Dubai. The role covers the full product lifecycle from concept through design, development, testing and final delivery, ensuring high‑quality engineering output.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and monitor engineering design projects, guaranteeing timely delivery and compliance with technical requirements.
• Develop 3D models, prototypes, dimensional and installation drawings, and detailed engineering documentation.
• Review customer specifications and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, Bills of Materials, calculations and design parameters.
• Analyse design issues, identify root causes, implement solutions and support testing and simulation activities.
• Participate in design reviews, provide technical recommendations and support tender proposals and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers, monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement within the engineering function.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in design engineering and 3D CAD/CAE, with proven project‑management success.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or supervising an engineering team.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Creo, Fusion 360 or comparable 3D design software.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, Bills of Materials and product development documentation.
• Expertise in 3D CAD/CAE modelling and analysis.