Engineering Lead: Ultrasonic Maritime Systems

Alfa Laval Spiral; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Marine Limited (Sonihull), part of the Alfa Laval group, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Abu Dhabi office. You will build and lead the local engineering function and coordinate global product development initiatives across the UAE.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive delivery of ultrasonic antifouling and related systems, and collaborate with production, procurement, and sales to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions in a fast-growth environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Experience in multinational matrix organisations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the engineering function in Abu Dhabi including recruiting mentoring and developing a high-performing technical team.
• Ensure successful project delivery across ultrasonic antifouling, agitation and adjacent systems by managing engineering resources, priorities and timelines.
• Support the Head of R&D in delivering the global product roadmap including concept development, testing, prototyping and product launch.
• Translate product requirements into engineering workstreams coordinating across internal and external teams to ensure alignment.
• Maintain close collaboration with cross-functional teams including production, procurement and sales to ensure products are scalable and aligned with market needs.
• Implement engineering best practices, tools and systems to improve productivity, traceability and product quality.
• Assist in regional testing and trials including hands-on technical support and occasional site visits.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the Abu Dhabi engineering team.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

NRG Marine Limited (Sonihull), part of the Alfa Laval group, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Abu Dhabi office. You will build and lead the local engineering function and coordinate global product development initiatives across the UAE.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive delivery of ultrasonic antifouling and related systems, and collaborate with production, procurement, and sales to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions in a fast-growth environment.