Senior Production Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

family visas

annual flight tickets

medical insurance for you and your-dep

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer to plan, coordinate, and supervise production and assembly activities to achieve targets while ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery.

You will lead the production team, manage resources, and coordinate with cross-functional departments to keep operations smooth. The role requires experience in production, strong planning skills, and familiarity with SAP PP/MES modules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Proven experience in production, manufacturing, or assembly operations, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, planning, and team management.
• Experience using SAP, particularly PP and MES modules.
• Leadership and team management.
• Planning, organization, and problem-solving.
• Quality, safety, and compliance awareness.
• Production data analysis and reporting.
• Cross-functional communication and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production and assembly operations to meet targets and project timelines.
• Develop and monitor production schedules in line with business objectives.
• Lead, supervise, and develop production team members, including identifying training needs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, engineering requirements, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure material and equipment availability.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports, including SAP/MES updates and performance indicators.
• Resolve production issues promptly and elevate risks affecting quality, delivery, or operational performance.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

SAP PP/MES

Planning & scheduling

Quality & safety compliance

Data analysis & reporting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP PP

MES

MS Project / PM tools

Job description

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

The Sr. Production Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising production and assembly activities to achieve production targets while ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and timely delivery. The role involves leading the production team, managing resources, monitoring performance, and coordinating with cross-functional departments to ensure smooth operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily production and assembly operations to meet targets and project timelines.
• Develop and monitor production schedules in line with business objectives.
• Lead, supervise, and develop production team members, including identifying training needs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, engineering requirements, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure material and equipment availability.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports, including SAP/MES updates and performance indicators.
• Resolve production issues promptly and elevate risks affecting quality, delivery, or operational performance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Proven experience in production, manufacturing, or assembly operations, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, planning, and team management.
• Experience using SAP, particularly PP and MES modules.
• Leadership and team management.
• Planning, organization, and problem-solving.
• Quality, safety, and compliance awareness.
• Production data analysis and reporting.
• Cross-functional communication and coordination.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in production-line establishment and operational readiness.

BENEFITS

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

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.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.