SME â Risk Assessment (Defense & Shipbuilding Sector â UAE)

Segula Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent technology consulting firm is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in shipbuilding and production engineering to support a risk audit team in the defense sector. The role involves conducting production risk assessments focused on military lines, providing expert guidance, and delivering actionable recommendations. Applicants should have a strong engineering background with hands-on experience in shipbuilding or similar fields. The position is part-time for 2 months in the UAE, with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in shipbuilding or production.
• Strong understanding of industrial risk assessment and quality standards.
• Exposure to defense or aerospace production processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for production processes.
• Provide expert guidance across civil and military production lines.
• Support the risk audit team with SME input.
• Deliver practical recommendations to strengthen risk management.

Skills

Shipbuilding experience

Production engineering

Industrial risk assessment

Quality standards understanding

Education

Engineering background

Job description

Location: United Arab Emirates
Duration: 2 months (then on-demand basis)
Start Date: Mid-September / Early October 2025
Contract Type: Freelance / Consulting

Role Overview

We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with hands-on experience in shipbuilding and production engineering to support a risk audit team in the defense & shipbuilding sector. The role is focused on production risk assessments with a particular emphasis on defense/military lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for production processes standards and protocols
• Provide expert guidance across civil and military production lines (focus on military)
• Support the risk audit team with SME input on a need basis
• Deliver practical actionable recommendations to strengthen risk management and compliance

Qualifications

• Engineering background with direct hands-on experience in shipbuilding or production
• Strong understanding of industrial risk assessment and quality standards
• Exposure to defense or aerospace production processes (preferred)
• Availability for 2 months part-time/on-demand in the UAE

Additional Information

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Part-time