Production Supervisor PCBA

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE seeks a Production Supervisor (PCBA) to lead PCB Assembly operations, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and safety. You will supervise production teams, plan work orders, and drive continuous improvement in a busy PCB facility.

The role requires a Diploma in Electronics and at least 5 years in PCB assembly, with strong IPC standards knowledge and lean practices. EDGE offers a competitive package and a global, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronics or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in a PCB Assembly manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PCB Assembly processes, planning, and shop-floor operations.
• Experience leading production teams and achieving quality and productivity targets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise PCB Assembly production activities to meet quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Plan, allocate, and monitor work orders aligning with production schedules and capacity.
• Lead and develop production teams through coaching and training.
• Ensure IPC standards and Class 3 requirements are met per customer specs.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives across the facility.
• Monitor WIP and resolve production issues to maintain efficiency.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment readiness and escalate as needed.
• Promote a safe working environment and enforce 5S and HSE standards.

Skills

PCB Assembly

Production planning

Shop floor operations

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Diploma in Electronics

Tools

IPC Standards

IPC Class 3 knowledge

Job description

Job Description:

About The Role

We are seeking a Production Supervisor (PCBA) to lead PCB Assembly manufacturing operations, ensuring products are delivered on time, to the required quality standards, and in a safe, cost-effective manner. The role is responsible for supervising production teams, driving continuous improvement, maintaining IPC compliance, and supporting day-to-day operational excellence within the PCB facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise PCB Assembly production activities to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Plan, allocate, and monitor work orders in line with production schedules, resource availability, and capacity.
• Lead and develop production teams through coaching, performance management, and training.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards, IPC Class 3 requirements, customer specifications, and company procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing initiatives, and process optimization across the facility.
• Monitor work-in-progress and resolve production issues to maintain efficient operations.
• Ensure equipment readiness by coordinating with maintenance teams and escalating technical issues when required.
• Promote a safe working environment and enforce 5S, HSE, and operational compliance standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronics or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a PCB Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PCB Assembly processes, production planning, and shop floor operations.
• Experience leading production teams and delivering quality and productivity targets.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience within defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• IPC certification and strong understanding of relevant IPC standards.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting IPC Class 3 or high-reliability electronics production.

Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE 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 dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

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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.