Head of Mechanical Manufacturing & CNC Ops

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and depend

Education allowances for your children

Job summary

EDGE Group in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a Head of Mechanical Manufacturing to lead CNC machining, surface treatment, and manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and on-time delivery. You will oversee production planning, capacity, tooling readiness for new products, and manage third-party partners with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with HSE standards.

The role demands a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, 10+ years’ experience,

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.

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 industrialization 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

CNC machining leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Capacity planning

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

EDGE Group in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a Head of Mechanical Manufacturing to lead CNC machining, surface treatment, and manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and on-time delivery. You will oversee production planning, capacity, tooling readiness for new products, and manage third-party partners with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with HSE standards.

The role demands a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, 10+ years’ experience,