Industrialization & Supplier Development - Senior Engineer

POWERTECH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

POWERTECH in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior engineer to lead the technical development and industrialization of supplier components for turbofan, microjet, and piston engine programs. You will own end-to-end supplier readiness, including APQP, process validation and ramp readiness, and drive producibility during design reviews.

The role requires 6+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strong GD&T skills, and knowledge of alloys and aerospace processes. Travel to supplier sites will be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, industrialization or supplier development (6+ years).
• Strong GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Knowledge of titanium, nickel superalloys, stainless steel and aluminium.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and industrialization of suppliers for POWERTECH turbofan, microjet and piston engine programs.
• Own end-to-end supplier technical readiness including APQP, process validation and ramp readiness.
• Perform capability assessments for machined, fabricated, welded and cast components; evaluate methods, tooling and metrology.
• Produce qualification reports, risk assessments and supplier development requirements.
• Drive APQP, PFMEA, control plans, routings and work instructions; support FAI and PPAP readiness.
• Lead 8D root-cause analysis for dimensional variation and process instability.
• Provide producibility input during design reviews and engineering changes.
• Mentor Engineer I/II and act as technical authority for assigned commodities.

Skills

APQP

PFMEA

AS9100

GD&T

Process capability

Education

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

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

Job description

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

External Job DescriptionLead 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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