Head of Engineering-Automotive UAE

Head of Engineering – Automotive – Dubai, UAE

Company Description
Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions. The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences.

As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description
The Head of Engineering is responsible for leading the end-to-end lifecycle (A–Z) of automotive product development—covering concept creation, design, engineering, prototyping, DV/PV testing, certification, manufacturing readiness, and market launch. This role requires strong technical expertise across mechanical and electronic systems, combined with strategic leadership, project execution excellence, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced automotive environment. The Head of Engineering ensures that all products meet customer requirements, OEM standards, cost targets, manufacturing needs, and company business objectives, while complying with international quality systems and fostering innovation.

• Set the strategic direction for the Engineering Department and ensure alignment with the company’s overall goals and OEM‑aftermarket business model (Fast, Easy, Plug & Play, Simple)
• Develop and implement engineering processes, procedures, and workflows to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Manage the engineering budget and ensure projects are delivered on time and within cost constraints.
• Represent the Engineering Department to senior management, customers, international partners, and external stakeholders.
• Empower the engineering team by promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, ownership, and customer‑centricity.
• Hire, train, mentor, and build engineering talent across mechanical, electronic, and validation teams.
• End-to‑End Product Development (A–Z)
• Oversee the complete engineering process from concept, design, simulation, and prototyping to DV/PV testing, validation, manufacturing readiness, and deployment.
• Ensure all engineering projects meet the highest standards of quality, safety, performance, and reliability.
• Take necessary and timely actions to remove obstacles and ensure project delivery targets are achieved.
• Ensure engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, ECNs, specs, test reports) meets internal and external requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Design, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and the General Manager to achieve company objectives.
• Maintain high standards of collaboration with global brands, OEM / Aftermarket partners, and acquired international companies to jointly execute engineering programs.
• Engage suppliers for prototyping, tooling, manufacturing, PPAP, testing, and technical problem resolution.

• Lead innovation initiatives and drive new engineering concepts, technologies, and product improvements.
• Demonstrate an innovative, proactive, and “we can do it” attitude when handling new engineering challenges.
• Oversee hardware, firmware, mechanical, and electromechanical design across all product lines.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, CAD/CAE simulations, PCB designs, and product architecture decisions.
• Ensure DV/PV test plans, EMI/EMC requirements, and reliability standards are properly defined and executed.

• Plan, design, and oversee engineering projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and with the expected quality and reliability.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate technical risks at all stages of development.
• Ensur…