Senior Design for Manufacturing Engineer

Halcon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design for Manufacturing Engineer to join their innovative team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves designing and optimizing PCBs for advanced manufacturing, ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the defense or aerospace sectors, with a strong grasp of PCB materials and manufacturing processes. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing the defense industry through cutting-edge technology and collaboration. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Design for Manufacturing in automotive, defense, or aerospace.
• Expertise in PCB design and compliance with IPC Class 3 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design PCBs for aerospace and defense, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conduct FMEA and simulations for PCB designs to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Understanding of SMT processes

Familiarity with PCB materials

Knowledge of IPC Class 3 standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Sigrity

ANSYS

HyperLynx

Mentor Graphics FloTHERM

Job description

Senior Design for Manufacturing Engineer

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HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation weapons systems and robotics expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Halcon's mission is to bring innovative technologies to revolutionize the defense industry, through offering next-generation weapons systems and robotics expertise.

We design, manufacture, assemble, and integrate components for guided systems, missiles, and loitering munitions.

Accountabilities : This position is based in our workshop in Tawazun Industrial Park – Abu Dhabi.

The Senior Design for Advanced Manufacturing Engineer participates in design, development, qualification, and production optimization processes, considering product design requirements, functionality, manufacturability, assembly, and automation.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Design PCBs to integrate with mechanical systems, electrical harnesses, and electronic modules, ensuring compliance with IPC Class 3 standards for aerospace and defense applications.
• Develop PCB layouts optimized for automated manufacturing, supporting prototyping and high-volume production. Ensure compatibility with SMT, THT, and automated assembly lines.
• Engage in the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing.
• Conduct FMEA for PCB designs to identify failure points, perform impedance and tolerance analyses to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
• Perform Signal and Power Integrity simulations using tools like HyperLynx, Altium Designer, or Cadence Sigrity.
• Analyze PCB designs for thermal and mechanical stresses using tools such as ANSYS or Mentor Graphics FloTHERM.
• Ensure PCBs are designed for efficient inspection and testing, developing test points and strategies.
• Ensure all PCB designs meet IPC Class 3 standards, EMI / EMC guidelines, and relevant standards like MIL-STD-461.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Analyze design and production data to ensure quality and identify improvements. Conduct root cause analysis for issues and provide solutions.

Main Requirements :

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Design for Manufacturing engineering in automotive, defense, or aerospace sectors.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical design engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

As an ideal candidate, you should have :

• Analytical thinking
• Understanding of SMT, THT, wave soldering, reflow processes
• Familiarity with PCB materials (FR4, polyimide, ceramic), surface finishes (ENIG, HASL, OSP), and conformal coating
• Deep knowledge of IPC Class 3 standards and related guidelines (e.g., IPC-6012, IPC-610)

HALCON is a subsidiary in the Weapon and Missile cluster in EDGE GROUP.

EDGE GROUP, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, consolidates 35+ subsidiaries into main clusters : Missiles and Weapons, Platforms & Systems, Space & Cyber Defense, Trading & Mission Support, and Homeland Security. http : / / edgegroup.ae

Halcon

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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