Senior Manager Armament Workshop

AW Connect; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and maintenance organization in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Manager for their Armament Workshop to provide leadership and ensure compliance with maintenance standards. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience managing maintenance for tracked and wheeled turret systems along with strong technical skills and the ability to lead a team effectively. A valid UAE driver's license is also required, making this role a perfect fit for detail-oriented candidates with a commitment to excellence and safety.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in supervising, managing, or directing maintenance of turret systems.
• Military experience or automotive industry management in weapons maintenance is an advantage.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid UAE driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership guidance and supervision to workshop employees.
• Plan and oversee all maintenance activities for turret systems.
• Ensure compliance with technical manuals, KPIs, and OEM specifications.
• Supervise final inspections for vehicle assembly maintenance.
• Conduct performance reviews and training assessments for employees.

Skills

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in SAP

Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Masters degree (preferred) or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Manager Armament Workshopis responsible for providing leadership guidance and supervision to all assigned workshop employees. This role oversees the maintenance inspection servicing rebuilds overhauls and repairs of light and heavy tracked and wheeled vehicle turret systems weapons and small arms. The incumbent ensures that all activities comply with technical manuals Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Additionally the role ensures that maintenance processes align with ISO 9001 Quality Management System ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate leadership guidance and supervision to all assigned Armament Workshop employees.
• Plan and oversee the of all maintenance activities focusing on tracked and wheeled turret systems weapons and small arms.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is carried out in compliance with technical manuals KPIs and OEM specifications.
• Develop and enforce maintenance and quality directives in accordance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System standards.
• Supervise final inspections to ensure highquality vehicle assembly or subassembly maintenance.
• Prioritize and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) according to SAP PM orders.
• Review approve and manage maintenance tasks and work orders within SAP.
• Oversee spare parts research and ensure that only required parts are requisitioned.
• Monitor the storage and disposal of hazardous materials per environmental regulations.
• Ensure all maintenancerelated documentation is completed and residual spare parts are returned to storage.
• Track daily and weekly maintenance reports in SAP.
• Ensure that all issued tools test equipment and highvalue property are properly maintained inventoried and safeguarded.
• Conduct performance reviews and training assessments for workshop employees recommending additional training as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Perform additional duties as required by the Associate Director Maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required; Masters degree preferred or equivalent experience in the field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 610 years of experience in supervising managing or directing maintenance of light and heavy tracked/wheeled turret systems.
  • Previous military experience or automotive industry management in weapons and small arms maintenance is an advantage.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong leadership and decisionmaking abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Other Requirements:
  • Must have or be able to obtain a valid UAE drivers license.

This position is ideal for candidates with strong technical leadership and problemsolving skills who can manage a fastpaced maintenance environment while ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.