Production Engineer – Ambulance & Special-Purpose Vehicles

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers seeks an experienced Production Engineer to manage the manufacturing, assembly and conversion of ambulances and other special-purpose vehicles in our Dubai facility. You will translate designs and BOQs into efficient, safe production processes while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will ensure timely completion, oversee body modifications, electrical and medical system integration, maintain records and uphold quality and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Production, Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in ambulance, automotive, commercial vehicle or special-purpose vehicle manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge of vehicle body fabrication, assembly, electrical integration and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and BOQs.
• Strong production planning, problem-solving and team coordination skills.
• Good understanding of quality control and workplace safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor vehicle manufacturing, assembly and conversion activities.
• Translate approved drawings, specifications and BOQs into production plans and workflows.
• Oversee vehicle body modifications and the integration of mechanical, electrical and medical systems.
• Allocate work, monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, assembly and quality teams to resolve technical and production issues.
• Ensure materials, components and equipment meet approved specifications.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Conduct production inspections and maintain accurate technical and progress records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive, ambulance, quality and occupational safety standards.
• Support testing, final inspection and handover of completed vehicles.

Skills

Production planning

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Reading drawings & specs

Interpreting BOQs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Production/Mechanical/Automotive/Mechatronics or related engineering

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to manage and coordinate the manufacturing, assembly and conversion of ambulances, mobile clinics and other special-purpose vehicles. Reporting to the Production Manager, the role will ensure that engineering designs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) are translated into safe, efficient and high-quality production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor vehicle manufacturing, assembly and conversion activities.


• Translate approved drawings, specifications and BOQs into production plans and workflows.


• Oversee vehicle body modifications and the integration of mechanical, electrical and medical systems.


• Allocate work, monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of projects.


• Coordinate with design, procurement, assembly and quality teams to resolve technical and production issues.


• Ensure materials, components and equipment meet approved specifications.


• Identify production bottlenecks and implement process improvements.


• Conduct production inspections and maintain accurate technical and progress records.


• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive, ambulance, quality and occupational safety standards.


• Support testing, final inspection and handover of completed vehicles.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Production, Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.


• Relevant experience in ambulance, automotive, commercial vehicle or special-purpose vehicle manufacturing.


• Practical knowledge of vehicle body fabrication, assembly, electrical integration and mechanical systems.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and BOQs.


• Strong production planning, problem-solving and team coordination skills.


• Good understanding of quality control and workplace safety requirements.