Head of Mechanical Manufacturing

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Head of Mechanical Manufacturing to lead CNC machining, surface treatment, and mechanical manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will oversee production delivery, capacity planning, industrialisation, and cross‑functional coordination to meet business and customer requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering and at least 10 years in manufacturing leadership, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles within CNC machining, mechanical manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC machining, surface treatment, and manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and delivery targets.
• Manage production planning, capacity, manpower, equipment utilization, and resource allocation.
• Ensure production readiness for new products, including tooling, processes, materials, and manufacturing documentation.
• Oversee third-party engineering and industrialisation partners, ensuring timely and effective technical support.
• Monitor operational KPIs, including output, utilization, downtime, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery performance.
• Drive quality, compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead, develop, and manage manufacturing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards while maintaining equipment reliability and operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Strategic planning

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC Machining

Surface Treatment

Manufacturing Equipment

Job description

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At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose‑built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About the role

The Head of Mechanical Manufacturing is responsible for leading CNC machining, surface treatment, and mechanical manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The role oversees production delivery, capacity planning, industrialisation, operational performance, and cross‑functional coordination to meet business and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC machining, surface treatment, and manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and delivery targets.
• Manage production planning, capacity, manpower, equipment utilization, and resource allocation.
• Ensure production readiness for new products, including tooling, processes, materials, and manufacturing documentation.
• Oversee third‑party engineering and industrialisation partners, ensuring timely and effective technical support.
• Monitor operational KPIs, including output, utilization, downtime, scrap, rework, and on‑time delivery performance.
• Drive quality, compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead, develop, and manage manufacturing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards while maintaining equipment reliability and operational continuity.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles within CNC machining, mechanical manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of production

Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax‑free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world‑class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement

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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.