Chassis Manufacturing Director: Lean Excellence

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers is seeking a Head of In-Process Chassis Manufacturing to lead and optimize all chassis production activities, including welding, fabrication, and assembly, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You will drive production planning, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to hit targets.

The role requires deep expertise in chassis manufacturing, strong leadership, and a data-driven mindset to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field, with strong emphasis on manufacturing processes.
• 10+ years in automotive manufacturing, with leadership experience.
• Hands-on in chassis manufacturing or body-in-white processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize all in-process chassis manufacturing operations (welding, fabrication, and assembly).
• Drive production planning to meet volume, cost, and quality targets.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering for design improvements and manufacturability.

Skills

Leadership

Chassis manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Data analytics

Production planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

NAFFCO Careers is seeking a Head of In-Process Chassis Manufacturing to lead and optimize all chassis production activities, including welding, fabrication, and assembly, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You will drive production planning, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to hit targets.

The role requires deep expertise in chassis manufacturing, strong leadership, and a data-driven mindset to