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Design Engineer

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPosted Nov 11, 2026

Job description

The Design Engineer will develop and optimize tooling and fixtures for FGS product manufacturing, ensuring designs meet product requirements, engineering standards, and production needs.

  • Develop steel tooling and fixture designs based on product drawings, manufacturing requirements, and process constraints.
  • Create detailed 2D/3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using CAD software (Solidworks/AutoCAD) in compliance with NOV drafting standards.
  • Prepare error free drawings with attention to detail in drawings, tolerances, interfaces, and critical dimensions.
  • Perform basic calculations to ensure that the steel mold developed is optimized and fit for application.
  • Select suitable steel grades, materials, sections, fasteners, and fabrication methods based on loading, operating conditions, cost, and availability.
  • Use FEA/FEM tools such as ANSYS, when required, to validate structural performance and optimize designs.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and product development teams to optimize steel mold designs for manufacturability and performance.
  • Support R&D initiatives, prototype development, and continuous improvement activities related to composite materials and product design.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline (Essential).
  • Good knowledge of steel materials, material properties, grades, and applicable engineering standards.
  • Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering and engineering design principles. Good understanding of how steel structures and components behave under bending, tension, compression, and shear conditions.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical design calculations, material selection, load paths, tolerances, fits, and engineering fundamentals.
  • Ability to perform and validate engineering calculations, including strength, stress, deflection, and basic structural calculation.
  • Strong understanding and practical application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Strong understanding of design for manufacturability, fabrication, machining, assembly, maintenance, and operational safety.
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM) using ANSYS or similar software is an added advantage.
  • Flexible and able to respond quickly to multi-task assignments and shifting priorities.
  • Knowledge of relevant ASME codes and standards applicable to steel structures, tooling, and mechanical design is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to think ahead, anticipate issues, and make sound engineering decisions.
  • Capable of working with production, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve tooling and process-related problem.
  • Experience with composite materials, fiberglass structures, or polymer-based applications is a strong addon
  • Strong Proficiency in 3D/2D modeling using Solid. Works, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar.
  • Experience in parametric modeling in Solid. Works, including design tables, configurations, equations, and reusable design features, is a strong advantage.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

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