Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and depend‑s

Education allowances for your children

Job summary

EDGE seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication at ADASI to design, optimize, and implement fabrication layouts and processes for productivity gains in aerospace/ composites. You will plan production workflows, specify equipment needs, validate prototype processes, and monitor costs and KPIs in a fast‑paced environment.

Based in Abu Dhabi, EDGE offers a tax‑free, competitive package with international exposure, a learning culture, and opportunities to advance within a leading advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related.
• 12+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably in aerospace/composites.
• Experience with composite part industrialization from engineering to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize fabrication layouts, workflows, and manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and control production costs.
• Validate prototype manufacturing processes, conduct time and motion studies, verify MBOMs, and ensure production readiness.
• Monitor production performance, labour productivity, equipment efficiency, and quality KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to implement process improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and efficient serial production operations.

Skills

CATIA V5

Composite CPD Catia

3D model review

Ply definition

Ply flattening

Laser projection data

DFM

NCR/MRB support

ERP/PLM SAP ARAS

Routings/mBOM

Tooling design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication at ADASI to design, optimize, and implement fabrication layouts and manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure quality standards. The role involves planning production workflows, defining equipment and resource requirements, validating prototype manufacturing processes, and monitoring production costs and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize fabrication layouts, workflows, and manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and control production costs.
• Validate prototype manufacturing processes, conduct time and motion studies, verify MBOMs, and ensure production readiness.
• Monitor production performance, labour productivity, equipment efficiency, and quality KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to implement process improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and efficient serial production operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably within the aerospace and composite manufacturing industry.
• Experience with composite part industrialization from engineering definition through production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of CATIA V5.
• Experience with Composite Part Design (CPD) Catia.
• Ability to review 3D models, engineering drawings and assemblies.
• Experience with composite ply definition and ply flattening.
• Experience preparing manufacturing data for laser projection systems.
• Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Experience supporting NCR/MRB activities from the Manufacturing Engineering side.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP and ARAS is desirable.
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing routings/mBOM/WKI.
• Experience Tooling/Assy jigs design

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free

• family visas
• annual flight tickets
• medical insurance for you and your dependents
• education allowances for your children

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

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.