Aerospace Forging & Ring-Rolling Process Lead

Groupe Pharea; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Pharea in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced manufacturing professional to own end-to-end forging and ring-rolling processes for aerospace components. You will lead method development, trials, production readiness, and supplier coordination to ensure high-quality, efficient manufacturing.

The role requires 8–10 years in aerospace or high-spec metallic manufacturing, with substantial forging/ring-rolling experience and strong knowledge of related heat treatments, inspections, and OEM

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in aerospace/high-spec metallic manufacturing.
• Substantial forging/ring-rolling experience required.
• Experience in capability prove-out and qualification.
• Experience with production readiness and customer requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of heating, forging, ring rolling, cooling/quench, heat treatment and inspection.
• Familiarity with process monitoring, automation, traceability and advanced inspection technologies.
• Knowledge of aerospace qualification requirements and AS13100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Own process definition, control strategy, parameters, control plans, standard work, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead forging and ring-rolling method development and capability prove-out.
• Plan and manage structured trials from development through qualification and production.
• Coordinate with equipment OEMs and technical partners.
• Provide input for equipment specification and procurement.
• Support supplier reviews, equipment installation, commissioning, and ramp-up.
• Support FPQ, FAI, readiness reviews, and production qualification.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for process issues.
• Drive Lean/Kaizen improvements to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and stabilise process capability.
• Monitor process performance and maintain interfaces across the manufacturing process.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, material specs, and OEM standards.

Skills

Forging & Ring Rolling

Process Development

Lean / Kaizen

Root-Cause Analysis

Quality & Inspection

Automation & Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering

Tools

AS13100 standards

Production Equipment Knowledge

Job description

Groupe Pharea in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced manufacturing professional to own end-to-end forging and ring-rolling processes for aerospace components. You will lead method development, trials, production readiness, and supplier coordination to ensure high-quality, efficient manufacturing.

The role requires 8–10 years in aerospace or high-spec metallic manufacturing, with substantial forging/ring-rolling experience and strong knowledge of related heat treatments, inspections, and OEM