Assistant Manufacturing Manager

Indus International FZC; Dubai, Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus International FZC in Sharjah seeks an Assistant Manager Manufacturing Engineering to lead manufacturing engineering initiatives, optimize production processes, and drive automation across plant operations.

The role requires 8–15 years in manufacturing/plant engineering with at least 3 years in leadership, a Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial/Automotive engineering, and experience in high-volume component production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in mechanical/industrial/automotive engineering or related field.
• 8–15 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, or production engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Capacity planning and production optimization.
• Equipment sourcing, procurement, commissioning and installation.
• Line layout development and implementation of single-piece flow systems.
• Tooling and fixture development for coil manufacturing processes.
• Planning and execution of continuous improvement projects; plant utilities management and infrastructure optimization.
• Equipment maintenance planning and implementation.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems on Chinese, European and American machinery.
• Implementation of plant automation initiatives.
• Industrial engineering activities including OEE, takt time, cycle time and productivity improvements.
• Exposure to AI-based manufacturing solutions and robotic automation.
• Support operational excellence and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Plant Engineering

Automation

Robotics

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Utilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial/Automotive Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Automation Systems

Job description

Position Details

• Position Assistant Manager Manufacturing Engineering
• Department Maintenance
• Reporting To DGM Maintenance VP Operations
• Location Sharjah United Arab Emirates

Job Purpose

To lead and drive Manufacturing Engineering initiatives by optimizing production processes improving operational efficiency implementing automation and supporting plant engineering activities to achieve world-class manufacturing standards

Key Responsibilities

• Capacity planning and production optimization
• Equipment sourcing procurement commissioning and installation
• Line layout development and implementation of single-piece flow systems
• Tooling and fixture development for coil manufacturing processes
• Planning and execution of continuous improvement projectsPlant engineering utilities management and infrastructure optimization
• Equipment maintenance planning and implementation
• Working knowledge of PLCs HMIs and automation systems on Chinese European and American machinery
• Implementation of plant automation initiatives
• Industrial Engineering activities including OEE Takt Time Cycle Time and productivity improvements
• Exposure to AI-based manufacturing solutions and robotic automation
• Support operational excellence and cost-reduction initiatives

Education & Experience

• Qualification Bachelor s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Industrial Production Automotive Engineering or a related field
• Experience 8 15 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering Plant Engineering or Production Engineering
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Experience in high-volume component manufacturing industries

Preferred Industries

• HVAC Automotive Electronics Engineering Manufacturing or related sectors

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in line layout design and equipment sourcing projects
• Sound understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts and implementation
• Knowledge of Plant Engineering Utilities and Maintenance Systems
• Hands-on experience with tooling fixtures and modern manufacturing practices
• Exposure to automation robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Plant Engineering
• Utilities
• Automation
• Robotics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Team Leadership