Principal Product Engineer

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POWERTECH in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Principal Product Engineer to own the detailed design, analysis and technical justification of turbofan modules and lead design reviews, guiding validation through CAD, FEM, CFD and testing. The role coordinates with Test Engineering, System Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure engine integrity, compliance and on time delivery while advancing maturity gates such as PDR, CDR and QR. Requirements include 10+ years in turbofan propulsion or similar complex engineered systems, deep turbofan architecture and multi-physics expertise, and proven cross functional leadership with OEMs or authorities. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight module level design leadership, successful design reviews, DFM/DFX collaboration, mentoring, and a track record of delivering results in a global high pressure environment; mention any AI or software tooling experience.

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

About the Role

The Product Engineering Leader is accountable for detailed design, analysis and technical justification of the turbofan’s modules, components and parts. The role ensures that.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise Module-level design (Fan, LPC, HPC, Combustor, HPT, LPT, Controls, etc.)
• Ensure technical validation through analysis, simulation, and test results: CAD, FEM, CFD, mechanical, dynamic, … Conduct design reviews (PDR/CDR) to confirm design maturity, resolve technical risks, and validate compliance.
• Define and manage technical maturity gates (PDR, CDR, QR) on engineering aspects supporting the Product Management strategy and milestones.
• Support manufacturing department through DFM/DFA collaboration.
• Ensure appropriate coordination with platforms OEM, key stakeholders and internal teams: Test Engineering, System Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure engine integrity, compliance and technical consistency.
• Ensure high rank of OTD, FTR and deploy a mindset of accountability
• Institutionalize knowledge management, standards and methods traceability along the product lifecycle.
• Encourage a “dare to innovate” mindset so as to deploy best in class and new approaches when relevant (AI, software suite…)
• Mentor, coach, and develop the product engineering team, promoting continuous improvement and alignment with company engineering standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience within turbofan propulsion, aerospace, or other complex engineered systems in engineering management position.
• Solid understanding of turbofan architectures (turbofan, modules, sub-systems and their integration constraints), performance drivers and technology road maps
• Solid experience in product engineering and detailed design, multi-physics (fluid-dynamics, aerothermal, electromagnetic, mechanical behavior…)
• Exposure to customer, OEMs, authorities, or large-scale development programs

Skills

• High result orientation and innovation mindset
• Strong problem solving mindset
• Ability to analyze and structure complex information into actionable product decision under pressure with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial teams
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

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