principal mechanical engineer

McDermott International, Ltd

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the Management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of Mechanical (Eng), and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering Function. The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
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 Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise
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 Apply expertise to the most complex problems
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 Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
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 Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives
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 Clearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes
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 When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
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 Direct large Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
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 Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MOR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
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 Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Discipline Manager
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 Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
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 Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
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 Act as project representative for the discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc
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 Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
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 Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
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 Provide similar support for Variation Orders
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 Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
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 Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
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 Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, and Project Management Team, as required
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 Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
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 Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
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 Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
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 Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
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 Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
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 Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
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 Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
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 Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Mechanical Engineering
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 Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
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 Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
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 Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures Procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
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 Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
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 Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
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 Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check/ inter&shy; discipline check (IDC)
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 Provide technical support to fabrication queries
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 Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and workforce-related
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 Assist in providing inputs for actual, Planning, and forecasting progress reports, including associated productivity
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 Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
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 Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements
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 Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures
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 Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
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 Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
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 Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers
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 Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
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 Assign personnel to analyze and design tasks based on knowledge of individual strengths and capabilities
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 Monitor costs of own work processes
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 Evaluate costs associated with products and solutions
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 Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines
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 Participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
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 Incorporate approved Lessons Learned into MOR Level 2 &amp; 3 engineering procedures, as applicable
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 May participate in standards development committees or task groups
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 Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills (e.g., published technical papers are clearly written, actively participates in conferences and/or seminars, and/or is a capable
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 Present design solutions or topics at "lunch and learns"; etc.)
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 Assist the Department Manager in identifying departmental needs, including the development of personnel and technical capabilities
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 Participate in McDermott forums and represent McDermott as a subject matter expert (SME)
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 Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
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 Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
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 Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing of various items as assigned
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 Identify vendor assistance for installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning purposes
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 Update electrical load list, P&amp;IDs, and equipment lists based on receipt of vendor information
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 Participate in HAZOP meetings, as necessary
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 Participate in 3D model reviews, as necessary
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 When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
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 Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
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 Ensure substantive communications are documented
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 Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
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 Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
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 Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
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 Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
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 Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedule
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 Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports, including associated productivity
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 Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
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 Monitor progress measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
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 Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
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 Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations, and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required
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 Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and design Reviews
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 Review comments from Customers &amp; other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
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 Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and workforce planning
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 Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
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 Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
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 Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
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 Check and Approve Mechanical equipment list, spare parts list, and special tools list
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 Check and Participate in Approval of detailed engineering documents/ deliverables such as:
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 Mechanical Equipment Specifications and datasheets
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 Mechanical handling philosophy report and associated requisitioning for handling equipment
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 Noise report prepared by a consultant to ensure it complies with Project requirements
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 Lubrication schedule, spare parts schedule
 
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 Reports to:
 
 
 Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
 
 
 Functional: Supervising Engineer or Department Manager
 
 
 Liaise With: All Engineering disciplines, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner,
 
 
 Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Customers
 
 
 Supervises: Principal Mechanical Engineers, Senior Mechanical Engineers and Mechanical Engineers
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Essential Qualifications and Education:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
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 20+ years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultants predominantly performing detail design
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 Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable to offshore
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 Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
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 Recognized across the company as a key lead, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst
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 Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
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 Seasoned knowledge of engineering standards and specifications
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 Good knowledge of engineering software
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 Good working knowledge of the English language
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 HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious
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 Good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
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 Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
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 Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
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 The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
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 The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
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 The managing/learning of current working methods and software applications
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 The reassignment to other McDermott offices
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
 
 
 For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
 
 
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Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs

Location
 Bur Dubai, All AE Regions, United Arab Emirates
 
Capabilities
 Mechanical
 
Office Setup
 Hybrid
 
Job ID
 #41427
 Market
 Cities & Places
 
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
 
Your impact
 
Jacobs is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer – Design with a strong background in data center projects to be based in Dubai. In this role, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of data centers across the region. You will also lead the delivery of high‑performance, resilient, and energy‑efficient mechanical systems for data center projects across the region. In addition, you will collaborate with global experts, mentor future talent, and help shape the next generation of digital infrastructure.
 
What You’ll Do: 
Lead the mechanical design for data center projects across concept, schematic, and detailed design stages with regional and international teams.
 Develop and review mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH units, DX systems, ventilation, and thermal management strategies.
 Ensure designs meet Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, TIA, LEED and local authority requirements, as well as Jacobs’ internal quality and sustainability standards.
 Lead multidisciplinary coordination with electrical, structural, architecture, fire protection, and ICT teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
 Represent Jacobs in client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops, providing clear technical leadership and direction.
 Mentor and guide mechanical engineers, supporting capability development and knowledge sharing across the team.
 Support tender evaluations, technical reports, and design‑build contractor submissions.
 Drive innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement within the mechanical discipline.
 
Here's what you'll need
 
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
 12+ years of mechanical design experience, including significant experience in data center projects.
 Strong understanding of data center cooling systems, redundancy strategies, energy efficiency, and mission‑critical design principles.
 Experience delivering projects in the KSA, UAE or wider GCC region.
 Proficiency in design tools such as HAP, TRACE, Revit, AutoCAD, and digital engineering workflows.
 Strong knowledge of international standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, ISO).
 Demonstrated leadership experience managing design teams or major project packages.
 Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills.
 Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center clients.
 Familiarity with BIM workflows and global delivery models.
 Experience in sustainability‑driven design, energy modeling, or low‑carbon cooling strategies.
 
From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.
 
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.
 
No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
 
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
 
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Center

Arec Engineering Consultants

Location: Dubai, UAE Job Type: Full-timeAREC Engineering Consultant is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Mechanical Building Services Design.Requirements:<ul><li>Minimum 7+ years of Mechanical Design experience.</li><li>Dubai consultancy experience is mandatory.</li><li>Consultancy background is required.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Revit (MEP) and AutoCAD.</li><li>Solid experience in HVAC, Plumbing &amp; Fire Fighting Design.</li><li>Good knowledge of Dubai Authority regulations (DEWA, DCD, Dubai Municipality).</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare mechanical design drawings, calculations, and tender documents.</li><li>Design HVAC, Plumbing &amp; Fire Fighting systems.</li><li>Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams using Revit (MEP).</li><li>Review shop drawings and ensure compliance with Dubai standards.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Senior Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

<div>Basic Qualifications :
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Education Requirements:</div><div>
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.</div><div></div><div> 
Clearance Requirements:</div><div>
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.</div>
Responsibilities for this Position:
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ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:</div><div> 
As a mechanical engineer for Land and Air Systems, you&rsquo;ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for providing mission critical situational awareness and real-time information for communication equipment on land and in the air. You'll design equipment responsible for intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and technology that enables air superiority with high assurance mission computers to on board weapons systems for our partners in the armed forces.</div><div></div><div> 
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
</div><ul><li>Advanced proficiency with solid modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings.</li><li>
Substantial knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and understanding of application.</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and theories.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
What sets you apart:</div><ul><li>
Advanced proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards</li><li>
Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects with successful outcomes</li><li>
Exceptional communication skills with experience writing technical papers and proposals</li><li>
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others</li><li>
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation</li></ul><div>
Our Commitment to You:</div><ul><li>
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.</li><li>
Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation&rsquo;s security</li><li>
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)</li><li>
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health &amp; wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more</li><li>
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Workplace Options: 
This position is Hybrid/Flex and NOT fully Remote 
While on-site, you will be a part of the Fort Wayne, IN or Scottsdale, AZ.</div>
Salary Note: This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range: USD $142,407.00 - USD $150,195.00 /Yr. Company Overview:
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General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!</div><div> 
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans</div></div>

Fujairah National Group

 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in mechanical design or development. Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) Strong understanding of materials, thermodynamics, and mechanical principles. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (ISO, ASME, etc.).Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Northrop Grumman

<div>RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h2>
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work &mdash; and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer 3/10 Weekend Shift (Friday-Sunday) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Iuka, MS. 
Job Summary: The Liaison/MRB Engineer will interface with multiple suppliers and stakeholder groups (such as Structural Analysis, Materials &amp; Processing and Manufacturing personnel) in the design center and build facilities. Will be responsible for dispositioning discrepant material tags. Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must. Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System, MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN signature is a plus. The successful candidate will have experience with designing repairs for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from composite materials.
This requisition may be filled as either a Principal Engineer (level 3) or Senior Principal Engineer (level 4) based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5+ years related professional/military experience; OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of related professional/military experience</li><li>
Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8+ years related professional/military experience; OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6+ years of related professional/military experience</li><li>
Hands-on experience in a composites manufacturing facility</li><li>
Experience with military specs and standards</li><li>
Experience with repair processes for composite materials used in aerospace structures</li><li>
Must be willing and able to work 2nd Shift Hours: 2:30p.m - 12:00a.m EST</li><li>
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Current active Secret clearance or higher</li><li>
Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering</li><li>
Current NGAS MRB buyoff authority. &quot;EN&quot;.</li><li>
Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES)</li><li>
Experience interfacing with a military customer</li></ul>
Primary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $116,300.00 - $174,500.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.</div>

Principal/Sr. Principal Liaison MRB Engineer 3/10 Weekend Shift

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

<div>Job Description: 
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Quality Engineer to lead quality engineering initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role provides technical leadership for quality systems, product quality improvements, risk management, CAPA activities, process validation, and compliance programs. The Principal Quality Engineer serves as a subject matter expert, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. 
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams.
</li><li>Lead complex investigations involving customer complaints, nonconformances, deviations, and product quality issues.
</li><li>Drive root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis, and FMEA.
</li><li>Lead CAPA development, implementation, effectiveness verification, and closure activities.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, GMP, and other applicable quality standards.
</li><li>Support product development activities including Design Controls, Risk Management, Verification &amp; Validation, and Design Transfer.
</li><li>Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection strategies, control plans, and quality metrics.
</li><li>Analyze quality trends and manufacturing data to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.
</li><li>Lead internal and external audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections.
</li><li>Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&amp;D, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues.
</li><li>Review and approve validation protocols and reports including IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV, and process validations.
</li><li>Support supplier quality management activities including supplier qualification and performance monitoring.
</li><li>Drive continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical process control methodologies.
</li><li>Review engineering changes and assess quality and regulatory impacts.
</li><li>Present quality performance metrics and recommendations to senior management.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements:
</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
</li><li>8 15+ years of quality engineering experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Aerospace, or highly regulated industries.
</li><li>Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, GMP, and quality management systems.
</li><li>Extensive experience with CAPA, complaint handling, investigations, risk management, and process validation.
</li><li>Experience leading audits and interacting with regulatory agencies.
</li><li>Strong statistical analysis and problem-solving skills.
</li><li>Proficiency with quality tools including Minitab, SPC, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, and Risk Assessments.
</li><li>Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Qualifications:
</h3><ul><li>Master's degree in engineering or related field.
</li><li>ASQ Certifications such as:
<ul><li>Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
</li><li>Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
</li><li>Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
</li></ul></li><li>Experience with medical device product lifecycle management.
</li><li>Experience supporting global manufacturing operations.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Skills:
</h3><ul><li>Quality Systems Management.
</li><li>CAPA Leadership.
</li><li>Root Cause Analysis.
</li><li>Design Controls.
</li><li>Risk Management (ISO 14971).
</li><li>Process Validation.
</li><li>Statistical Analysis.
</li><li>Supplier Quality.</li></ul></div>

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