Engineering Manager

Alfa Laval Spiral; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in ultrasonic technology seeks an experienced Engineering Manager in Abu Dhabi. You will build and lead a high-performing engineering team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects and supporting global product initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of leadership experience in industrial or maritime sectors and a degree in engineering. This role offers the chance to contribute to innovative solutions in a high-growth environment while working with a renowned organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering team leadership within industrial or maritime sectors.
• Strong background in systems engineering, product design, or applied R&D.
• Experience with ultrasonic or electrical systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the engineering function in Abu Dhabi including recruiting and mentoring.
• Ensure successful project delivery by managing engineering resources and priorities.
• Support the Head of R&D in delivering the global product roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Fluent English

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Engineering Manager Sonihull in Abu Dhabi

NRG Marine Limited (Sonihull) a member of the Alfa Laval group is a global leader in ultrasonic antifouling and agitation systems. Our award-winning Sonihull technology is in use on more than 3800 vessels worldwide with a growing footprint in industrial applications such as energy steel and dairy.

To support our ongoing expansion and product innovation we are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Abu Dhabi office. This new role will report to the Head of R&D and will be central to scaling our engineering capability in the UAE. The Engineering Manager will oversee the local technical team and support the execution of global product development initiatives with strong coordination across Alfa Laval engineering hubs.

Your Key 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.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience working in a multinational matrix organisation is a plus.
• A degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering team leadership within industrial or maritime sectors.
• Strong background in systems engineering product design or applied R&D. Experience with ultrasonic or electrical systems is an advantage.
• Proven ability to build and scale engineering teams ideally in a start‑up or high‑growth environment.
• Strong project management skills with a structured delivery‑focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Fluent English (spoken and written) is essential.
• Experience working in a multinational matrix organisation is a plus.

Why join Sonihull (NRG Marine)

Join a pioneering technology company backed by a global leader in engineering. At Sonihull your work will directly contribute to cleaner more efficient industrial and maritime systems. You will play a key role in scaling our innovation capability in the UAE and shaping the next generation of ultrasonic solutions while benefiting from the stability reach and development opportunities offered by Alfa Laval.

How to Apply

Submit your application by uploading your CV to our recruitment system. Please note that in compliance with GDPR we cannot accept applications submitted via email.

We review applications on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is 13th August 2025. However the process may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

The recruitment process is run by the responsible Talent Acquisition Partner according to Alfa Laval policies. Employment is directly with NRG Marine.

Note

We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

Required Experience:

Manager