Production Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking an Assembly Engineer to support propulsion assembly operations in Abu Dhabi, leveraging engineering expertise to optimize processes and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering and 3+ years in aerospace production or assembly engineering, with strong CAD and optimization capabilities. This is a hands-on position within POWERTECH focusing on efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace production or assembly engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize assembly processes for propulsion systems.
• Provide technical support to assembly teams and resolve engineering issues.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to enhance product reliability.
• Prepare technical documentation and process guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Manufacturing process optimization

Job description

Job Description:

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Position Summary

Support assembly operations through engineering expertise, process optimization, and technical problem-solving to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize assembly processes for propulsion systems.
• Provide technical support to assembly teams and resolve engineering issues.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to enhance product reliability.
• Prepare technical documentation and process guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace production or assembly engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD tools and manufacturing process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.