Senior Composite Design Engineer - Manufacturing Excellence

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is looking for a Production Engineer specializing in composites to join ADVANCED CONCEPTS in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will lead manufacturing processes, evaluate materials, and ensure quality standards. A minimum of 8 years in a production engineering role and strong CAD experience are crucial.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical or materials engineering and a desire to stay updated with industry best practices. A role with significant responsibility and opportunity for innovation awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years as a Production Engineering position specializing in composites, or equivalent roles.
• Preferred 10+ years as a Production Engineer, qualification/certificates in DFMA and experience in UAE or Middle East is desirable.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering specializing in mechanical, composites, material science or other related fields.
• Certification in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing or technical process proficiency is preferable.
• Experience in composites manufacturing of aerospace, defense, or precision engineering products.
• Deep understanding of composite materials, chemistry, and resins for various manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP software systems.
• Strong CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for manufacture practices and critique new designs to determine suitable manufacturing processes.
• Review comparison studies of different methods of manufacture/materials and present conclusions.
• Create and implement engineering changes or work instructions on the shop floor.
• Drive technical selection of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Design alternative processes to solve existing issues.
• Closely follow production output on a project basis.
• Participate in technical design reviews and evaluate concepts for manufacturability.
• Monitor project life cycles and material usage to characterize production efficiency.
• Examine and evaluate finished products to ensure quality standards.
• Apply strong 3D design experience to redesign parts or create designs of complete assemblies.
• Stay ahead of industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Assist in integration and testing of composite assemblies.

Job description

EDGE is looking for a Production Engineer specializing in composites to join ADVANCED CONCEPTS in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will lead manufacturing processes, evaluate materials, and ensure quality standards. A minimum of 8 years in a production engineering role and strong CAD experience are crucial.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical or materials engineering and a desire to stay updated with industry best practices. A role with significant responsibility and opportunity for innovation awaits.