Product Development Manager – Training & Technical Enablement (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Dubai
Salary: Based on experience

Job Code: C-325/001/147
Industry: Engineering

Job Brief:
The Product Development Manager will lead industry-focused training and technical enablement programs designed to develop the next generation of engineers in product design and development. This role combines hands-on mentorship, applied learning, and technical leadership, guiding early-career engineers through the complete product development lifecycle — from concept design to prototype realization.
The position requires designing and delivering structured, project-based training modules that integrate simulation-driven design, optimization, PLM systems, and Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring participants acquire both theoretical grounding and practical, industry-ready skills. Additionally, the role includes driving the development of pilot or prototype projects that simulate real-world product development challenges.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor early-career engineers through end-to-end product development projects, emphasizing applied learning and innovation.
Design and deliver structured training programs covering the full product lifecycle — including concept design, simulation, optimization, prototyping, and validation.
Facilitate hands-on workshops and masterclasses on PLM, Design of Experiments (DOE), sensitivity analysis, PIDO, and simulation data management.
Coach engineering teams on integrating simulation workflows within PLM environments to improve collaboration, traceability, and performance.
Drive technical enablement initiatives by developing learning paths, course modules, and project templates aligned with industry standards and organizational goals.
Supervise prototype development projects, ensuring participants correctly apply engineering principles, digital tools, and data-driven methodologies.
Collaborate with academic partners, industry mentors, and internal stakeholders to evolve the training curriculum in alignment with emerging technologies and market trends.
Measure and report on training outcomes, competency development, and participant progress, ensuring continuous improvement and ROI.

Job Requirements:

Master’s or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
10+ years of experience in product development, lifecycle management, optimization, or simulation-led engineering, preferably within the Aerospace & Defense sector.
Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, or training engineering teams with a focus on applied, project-based learning.
Strong knowledge of PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill) and simulation-driven engineering workflows.
Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills, with a strong commitment to developing technical talent and fostering innovation.
Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Attributes:

Experience designing or managing graduate enablement programs, technical training academies, or engineering development frameworks.
Experience with industry–academia collaboration initiatives, research-driven learning programs, or innovation challenges.
Ability to translate complex engineering principles into practical, experiential learning formats.

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