Industrialization And Supplier Development - Senior Engineer

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Powertech seeks a senior engineer to lead supplier technical development and industrialization for turbofan and auxiliary engines. You will own end-to-end readiness, drive APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and support FAI and production part approvals.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strong GD&T skills, and hands-on experience with machining, casting or sheet metal processes. Travel to supplier sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering.
• 6+ years in aerospace/aero-engine manufacturing, industrialization or supplier development.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP/AS9145, AS9102 FAI, PFMEA, control plans and process capability.
• Strong GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Knowledge of titanium, nickel superalloys, stainless steel and aluminium.
• CAD/CAM and working knowledge of CNC programming.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace special processes.
• Willingness to travel and work at supplier sites for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and industrialization of suppliers and commodities for POWERTECH turbofan, microjet and piston engine programs.
• Own end-to-end supplier technical readiness, including capability assessment, development planning, APQP, process validation and ramp readiness.
• Provide producibility input during design reviews and engineering changes.
• Act as technical authority for assigned commodities and mentor Engineers.

Skills

GD&T

Engineering drawing interpretation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

AS9100 / aerospace standards

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

Lead the technical development and industrialization of assigned suppliers and commodities supporting POWERTECH turbofan, microjet and piston engine programs.

Own end-to-end supplier technical readiness, including capability assessment, development planning, APQP, process validation and ramp readiness, while acting as the lead technical presence at supplier facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier technical and process capability assessments for machined, fabricated, welded and cast components.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling, fixturing, metrology, special processes and sub-tier controls.
• Produce technical qualification reports, risk assessments and supplier development requirements.
• Challenge supplier manufacturing proposals covering datum strategy, tolerances, work-holding and process capability.
• Perform capacity studies, time studies and run-at-rate validation.
• Conduct process capability studies and drive achievement of required Cpk.
• Own supplier development plans and technical maturity gates.
• Drive APQP, PFMEA, control plans, operation sheets, routings and work instructions.
• Support FAI and production part approval readiness.
• Lead 8D/root cause analysis for dimensional variation, tool life, process instability, scrap and yield issues.
• Provide technical guidance on machining, forming, welding/brazing, casting, tooling and fixturing.
• Execute process industrialization and technology-transfer activities.
• Provide producibility input during design reviews and engineering changes.
• Act as technical authority for assigned commodities and mentor Engineer I/II employees.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering.
• 6+ years’ aerospace/aero-engine manufacturing, industrialization or supplier development experience.
• Strong expertise in at least one core commodity: precision machining, sheet metal, welding/brazing or investment casting.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP/AS9145, AS9102 FAI, PFMEA, control plans and process capability.
• Strong GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Knowledge of titanium, nickel superalloys, stainless steel and aluminium.
• CAD/CAM and working knowledge of CNC programming.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace special processes.
• Willingness to travel and work at supplier sites for extended periods.

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