Lead, Additive Manufacturing & Tech Strategy

POWERTECH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

POWERTECH, a propulsion technology leader in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Senior Technologist to turn additive manufacturing capabilities into field-ready propulsion solutions. You will own the technology roadmap, steer cross-functional sprints from concept to TRL 6-7 prototypes, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers.

Responsibilities include developing a 3-year AM strategy, leading design-for-AM studies, reviewing high-risk builds, protecting IP, and ensuring compliance with aerospace

Qualifications

• Requires MSc or PhD in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace or related engineering.
• 5+ years in additive manufacturing or advanced product development.
• 2+ years at Principal/Lead level driving technology strategy.
• Mastery of metal AM (PBF-LB, EBM, DED or WAAM) and polymer/composite AM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a 3-year AM technology & application roadmap linked to priorities and TRL/MRL gates.
• Lead design-for-AM (DfAM) sprints with internal design team and chief engineer for demonstrator builds.
• Coach and develop a team of application, prototype and IP engineers; foster technical excellence.
• Identify patentable inventions, manage disclosures and coordinate filings with Legal.
• Ensure governance, compliance and risk tracking for application programs.

Skills

AM expertise

Technical leadership

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace

Tools

PLM/MES tools

Data-lake architectures

Job description

POWERTECH, a propulsion technology leader in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Senior Technologist to turn additive manufacturing capabilities into field-ready propulsion solutions. You will own the technology roadmap, steer cross-functional sprints from concept to TRL 6-7 prototypes, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers.

Responsibilities include developing a 3-year AM strategy, leading design-for-AM studies, reviewing high-risk builds, protecting IP, and ensuring compliance with aerospace