Manufacturing Specialist – UAE National

Weatherford; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Abu Dhabi is launching a Manufacturing Specialist rotational program to develop future manufacturing professionals through structured exposure to HSE, Procurement, Planning, Quality, CNC machining, assembly, and test. The program provides hands-on experience with the order-to-delivery process, competency assessments, and improvement projects, with mentoring and performance reviews.

It emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery while exposing you to shop-floor operations

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or candidates with theoretical knowledge or practical exposure in mechanical, industrial operations, or technical environments.
• Internship, apprenticeship, or practical exposure in manufacturing operations, CNC machining, assembly, or testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations across manufacturing and supporting functions.
• Complete learning objectives, training, competency assessments, and development milestones.
• Gain hands-on exposure to CNC machining, assembly, testing, tooling, and shop-floor operations.
• Support production activities under appropriate supervision and safety requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routing documents.
• Understand the impact of material availability, planning, and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Assist with material tracking, inventory management, and shipment readiness.
• Participate in mentoring, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Identify and contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Present improvement projects and learning outcomes during program reviews.
• Maintain compliance with company HSE, security, quality, compliance, and management-system requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete required functional, compliance, and business-standard training.
• Demonstrate accountability, ethical behavior, professionalism, and adherence to company standards.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Specialist is a developmental rotational role designed to build future manufacturing professionals through structured exposure to key manufacturing and support functions. The role provides practical experience across HSE, Procurement, Sourcing, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Machining, Assembly & Test, Logistics, and Production Management.

Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Specialist is a developmental rotational role designed to build future manufacturing professionals through structured exposure to key manufacturing and support functions. The role provides practical experience across HSE, Procurement, Sourcing, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Machining, Assembly & Test, Logistics, and Production Management.

The successful candidate will develop a broad understanding of manufacturing operations and the order-to-delivery process while completing structured learning objectives, competency assessments, and improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations across manufacturing and supporting functions.
• Complete assigned learning objectives, training, competency assessments, and development milestones.
• Gain hands-on exposure to CNC machining, assembly, testing, tooling, and shop-floor operations.
• Support production activities under appropriate supervision and safety requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and routing documents.
• Understand the impact of material availability, planning, and operational execution on On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Assist with material tracking, inventory management, and shipment readiness.
• Participate in mentoring, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Identify and contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Present improvement projects and learning outcomes during program reviews.
• Maintain compliance with company HSE, security, quality, compliance, and management-system requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete required functional, compliance, and business-standard training.
• Demonstrate accountability, ethical behavior, professionalism, and adherence to company standards.

Skills

• Strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Safety-focused mindset with strong commitment to quality and compliance.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work across different departments.
• Accountability and professionalism.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of industrial safety principles and work practices.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of quality systems and process discipline is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with theoretical knowledge or some practical experience in mechanical , industrial operations, or technical environments.
• Internship, apprenticeship, or practical exposure in manufacturing operations, industrial facilities, Oil & Gas manufacturing, CNC machining, assembly, or testing is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in structured departmental rotations and gain exposure across different manufacturing and business functions.
• Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career in manufacturing or industrial operations.