Maintenance Process Engineer

AIR ARABIA PJSC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Process & Quality Engineer to design and optimize maintenance and workshop processes. The role involves developing procedures that comply with aviation regulations and improving efficiency. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have 2-3 years of experience in aviation maintenance. Strong analytical and communication skills are necessary to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Knowledge of aviation quality standards and regulations (EASA, GCAA) is preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in Aircraft Engineering or aviation maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement maintenance processes to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies and safety risks.
• Collaborate with teams for process improvements and productivity.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

Performance monitoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Industrial)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Process & Quality Engineer will design, implement, and optimize maintenance and workshop processes to enhance safety, compliance, and production efficiency. This role ensures that maintenance workflows meet regulatory requirements and company standards, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Develop and documents maintenance and workshop processes aligned with aviation regulations and company policies.
• Analyzes current workflows to identify inefficiencies, safety risks, and non-compliance issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance & production planning teams to implement process improvements that boost productivity and safety.
• Initiate and steer execution of projects from recommendations, suggestions & feedback from staff.
• Monitor and report on process performance using key metrics.
• Lead training and awareness programs to ensure team adherence to updated procedures.
• Support audits and inspections by providing process documentation and evidence of compliance.
• Work closely with QA engineers to integrate quality standards into maintenance processes.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Industrial) or related field.
• Knowledge of aviation quality standards and regulations (EASA, GCAA) is preferred.
• Auditing and inspection skills are preferred.
• Proficient in root cause analysis, data interpretation, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Analyze maintenance timelines, resource plans, and operational risk.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, across departments and levels.
• Capable of resolving planning conflicts, bottlenecks, and compliance issues.
• Awareness of human factors in aircraft maintenance activities.
• Physically fit and able to work in various operational conditions (e.g., confined spaces, outdoor environments).
• Understanding of base maintenance operations, hangar workflows, and heavy check coordination.

Work Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in Aircraft Engineering, Proven experience in process development and / or aviation maintenance or a highly regulated industry. (Projects) is must.