Senior Programme Quality Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salaries

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE Group, a leading UAE defence and technology organisation, seeks a Programme Quality Engineer II (PQE II) to oversee quality across the programme lifecycle. You will drive QA plans, ensure conformance to standards, and coordinate governance across engineering and manufacturing functions.

You will embed quality requirements in design, development, verification, qualification, and production activities, supporting timely delivery of compliant products and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautics, Systems, Electrical, Electronics & Mechatronics Engineering
• 8-10 years of Quality Assurance experience in aerospace/defense/high-precision manufacturing
• Proven knowledge of QA techniques incl. ISO 9001:2015/AS9100D
• Experience with testing tools and QA engineering
• Knowledge of APQP and First Article Inspection
• Background in missiles, drones, UAVs, or complex multidisciplinary systems
• Technical report writing
• Creativity and innovation

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Assurance across the programme lifecycle from design through production and delivery
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
• Provide independent quality oversight and governance in reviews and reporting
• Review and approve programme deliverables and data packages for quality and contractual compliance
• Manage quality activities across design, development, integration, verification, and production readiness
• Oversee testing and product release readiness including traceability and calibration
• Lead non-conformance, deviation and CAPA activities with root-cause analysis
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve quality issues
• Plan and monitor audits, configuration reviews, and customer acceptance activities
• Drive continuous improvement and mentoring of junior quality engineers

Skills

Quality Assurance

AS9100D

ISO 9001

CAPA

Technical Writing

DFAM

Education

Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Quality Test Tools

DFAM Tools

Job description

EDGE Group, a leading UAE defence and technology organisation, seeks a Programme Quality Engineer II (PQE II) to oversee quality across the programme lifecycle. You will drive QA plans, ensure conformance to standards, and coordinate governance across engineering and manufacturing functions.

You will embed quality requirements in design, development, verification, qualification, and production activities, supporting timely delivery of compliant products and continual improvement.