Aerospace Supply Quality Specialist – FAI & SCAR Lead

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Supply Quality Management Specialist to drive day-to-day supplier quality activities across mechanical, electronics, and standard parts. You will focus on FAI review, SCAR tracking, and supplier performance data to ensure AS9100D compliance and continuous improvement.

Role requires 5–7 years in aerospace/defense supplier quality, knowledge of AS9102, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Quality Engineering. SAP/Ariba experience is advantageous, and CQA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in supplier/supply chain quality in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Familiar with AS9102 (FAI) and AS9100D requirements.
• Knowledge of investment casting, CNC, sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform FAI review per AS9102 for new parts, suppliers, and changes.
• Verify dimensional reports, material certifications, and special-process certifications.
• Flag non-conformances and route to Engineering/Quality Manager for disposition.
• Maintain the FAI status tracker across casting, CNC machining, and sheet metal parts.
• Log, distribute, and track SCARs through to closure.
• Maintain SCAR database and flag overdue or repeat-offender cases.
• Coordinate nonconformance disposition with Engineering and supplier.
• Support supplier QBRs and SIPs for underperforming suppliers.
• Run department reports and maintain KPI-linked daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Maintain audit-ready quality docs per AS9100D.

Skills

QA experience (5-7y)

AS9102 FAI

AS9100D

Documentation discipline

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

SAP/Ariba ERP

CQA certification (adv)

Job description

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Supply Quality Management Specialist to drive day-to-day supplier quality activities across mechanical, electronics, and standard parts. You will focus on FAI review, SCAR tracking, and supplier performance data to ensure AS9100D compliance and continuous improvement.

Role requires 5–7 years in aerospace/defense supplier quality, knowledge of AS9102, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Quality Engineering. SAP/Ariba experience is advantageous, and CQA is a plus.