Chassis Senior Production Engineer

NAFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers seeks a Chassis Senior Production Engineer in Dubai to plan, control, and optimize chassis manufacturing and assembly for ARFF vehicles. You will ensure compliance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and ISO standards while driving product quality and on-time production targets.

You will lead shop-floor activities, monitor KPIs, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues and implement design changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years in manufacturing or assembly operations (automotive/heavy vehicles preferred).
• Strong knowledge of chassis fabrication and assembly processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Familiar with ISO standards, quality systems and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control chassis manufacturing and assembly activities per production schedules.
• Ensure adherence to engineering drawings, specs, and work instructions.
• Supervise shop floor operations for efficient execution and resource use.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain product quality and minimize defects and rework.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve technical issues and implement design changes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for process control and traceability.
• Optimization of machinery and cycle times to reduce downtime.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards across production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Production planning

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Lean / Kaizen

Cross-functional coordination

HSE compliance

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Chassis Senior Production Engineer is responsible for planning, controlling, and optimizing chassis manufacturing and assembly operations for ARFF vehicle production. The role ensures adherence to engineering drawings, work instructions, and ISO standards while delivering consistent product quality, operational efficiency, and on-time production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control chassis manufacturing and assembly activities in line with approved production schedules.

• Ensure strict adherence to engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions during production.

• Supervise shop floor operations to ensure effective execution, resource utilization, and process compliance.

• Monitor production performance against defined KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.

• Ensure product quality across all stages of manufacturing, minimizing defects and rework.

• Identify process gaps, analyze root causes of non-conformities, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve technical issues and implement design changes.

• Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure process control and traceability.

• Optimize utilization of machinery, tools, and equipment to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards across all production activities.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly operations (preferably in automotive or heavy vehicle industry).

• Strong knowledge of chassis fabrication and assembly processes.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Good understanding of ISO standards, quality systems, and process control methodologies.

• Experience in root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple priorities.

Key Competencies

• Production Planning & Control

• Process Optimization

• Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Continuous Improvement (Lean / Kaizen)

• Root Cause Analysis

• Cross-functional Coordination

• HSE Compliance

Reporting To:

Production Manager / Factory Manager