Senior Engineer Engineering Production Support

The Sanad Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanad Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Engineer – Engineering Production Support to independently provide technical engineering support for engine programs, interpret OEM documentation, and prepare engineering work instructions and technical reports.

You will ensure airworthiness compliance, support shop floor operations and customer deliverables, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review engine workscope, technical requirements, and customer inputs in line with OEM manuals and approved data.
• Prepare and update Engine Work Instructions, repair task definitions, and workscope documents for assigned engine types.
• Provide technical recommendations to support effective execution of engine shop activities.
• Review, interpret, and implement OEM documentation including SBs, ADs, SILs, Repair Memos, and Engineering Letters.
• Prepare engineering responses, technical notices, and implementation plans under approved engineering procedures.
• Support impact assessment of OEM changes on shop capability, tooling, and processes.
• Prepare and review engine technical reports including Induction, Tear Down, and Final Reports.
• Analyze technical findings and engine condition data to support troubleshooting, defect analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Support corrective and preventive action development aimed at quality and turnaround time improvement.
• Act as a first-line engineering focal point for shop floor technical queries within assigned scope.
• Provide timely technical clarifications, task resolutions, and engineering guidance during engine build and repair.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Planning, Quality, Materials, and Production) to support smooth engine workflow.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with regulatory, OEM, and company quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, technical logs, and document traceability in line with regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits by providing technical clarification and documented evidence when required.
• Participate in internal improvement initiatives related to engineering efficiency, documentation quality, and process optimization.
• Keep updated with latest OEM, regulatory, and industry developments relevant to assigned engine programs.
• Share technical knowledge and lessons learned within the engineering and production support team.

Skills

Advanced Technical Knowledge

Engineering Judgment

Technical Documentation

Regulatory Compliance

Problem Solving & Analysis

Stakeholder Coordination

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement Mindset

Professional Maturity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

The job based in United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi

2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

The Senior Engineer – Engineering Production Support is responsible for independently providing technical engineering support for assigned engine programs, including interpretation of OEM documentation, preparation of engineering work instructions and technical reports, and resolution of routine to moderately complex technical issues encountered during engine overhaul and repair activities.

The role ensures ongoing compliance with airworthiness and quality requirements, supports shop floor operations and customer deliverables, and contributes to continuous improvement of engineering processes. The Senior Engineer operates with limited supervision, escalating complex or non-standard engineering matters to higher authority as required.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Engine Technical Support

• Review engine workscope, technical requirements, and customer inputs in line with OEM manuals and approved data.
• Prepare and update Engine Work Instructions, repair task definitions, and workscope documents for assigned engine types.
• Provide technical recommendations to support effective execution of engine shop activities.

2. OEM Documentation and Technical Authority Support (20%)

• Review, interpret, and implement OEM documentation including SBs, ADs, SILs, Repair Memos, and Engineering Letters.
• Prepare engineering responses, technical notices, and implementation plans under approved engineering procedures.
• Support impact assessment of OEM changes on shop capability, tooling, and processes.

3. Technical Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and review engine technical reports including Induction, Tear Down, and Final Reports.
• Analyze technical findings and engine condition data to support troubleshooting, defect analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Support corrective and preventive action development aimed at quality and turnaround time improvement.

4. Shop Floor and Customer Technical Support

• Act as a first-line engineering focal point for shop floor technical queries within assigned scope.
• Provide timely technical clarifications, task resolutions, and engineering guidance during engine build and repair.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Planning, Quality, Materials, and Production) to support smooth engine workflow.

5. Compliance, Quality, and Documentation Control

• Ensure engineering activities comply with regulatory, OEM, and company quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, technical logs, and document traceability in line with regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits by providing technical clarification and documented evidence when required.

6. Continuous Improvement and Professional Development

• Participate in internal improvement initiatives related to engineering efficiency, documentation quality, and process optimization.
• Keep updated with latest OEM, regulatory, and industry developments relevant to assigned engine programs.
• Share technical knowledge and lessons learned within the engineering and production support team.

9. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Minimum Qualifications:

(Education/Certification/Licensure/Professional Membership)

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent discipline.

Minimum Experience:

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in Aviation, preferably within an Engine MRO environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on engineering support experience on at least one major engine program.
• Exposure to one or more of the following engine types is required:
• V2500
• Trent 700
• GEnx
• LEAP

Job Specific Competencies:

1. Advanced Technical Knowledge – Solid understanding of engine maintenance practices, OEM manuals, and approved repair data.
2. Engineering Judgment – Ability to independently resolve routine and moderately complex technical issues.
3. Technical Documentation – Proficient in preparing and reviewing engineering reports, work instructions, and technical notices.
4. Regulatory Compliance – Working knowledge of EASA/FAA and airworthiness compliance requirements.
5. Problem Solving & Analysis – Structured approach to troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action support.
6. Stakeholder Coordination – Effective technical coordination with shop floor, quality, and planning teams.
7. Communication Skills – Clear, concise technical communication in written and verbal English.
8. Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy in engineering analysis and documentation control.
9. Process Improvement Mindset – Contributes ideas for improving engineering workflows and TAT.
10. Professional Maturity – Operates with minimal supervision and understands escalation boundaries.