Supply Chain Quality Management Manager

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Manager to own supplier quality performance, lead audits, and drive improvements across mechanical and electronic supply chains. You will oversee FAI programs, SCAR processes, and KPI reporting while mentoring the quality team.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in aerospace/defense supplier quality, AS9100D/Nadcap expertise, and strong leadership capabilities to advance EDGE's quality program in a fast‑paced, on‑site environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supplier quality within aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100D, AS9102 and Nadcap requirements.
• Proven experience leading supplier audits and 8D corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality governance and scorecards across casting, machining, sheet metal, electronics and standard parts.
• Plan and lead supplier quality audits including AS9100D and Nadcap requirements.
• Drive SCAR process end-to-end: issue, 8D, verify, close; maintain risk flags.

Skills

Supplier quality

AS9100D

Nadcap

Audit leadership

People management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

ASQ CQE or CQA is a strong advantage

Tools

SAP/Ariba

Job description

About Edge

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

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

The Supply Chain Quality Management Manager owns supplier quality performance and supports First Article Inspection (FAI). Primary focus on the mechanical commodity group — investment casting, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication. It could support other commodities like electronics, standard and C-parts. The role drives supplier accountability through performance, scorecards, audits, and corrective action, and ensures every new part and process change is qualified to aerospace standards before it enters the supply chain.

Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Governance:

• Own supplier quality scorecards (DPPM, SCAR closure rate, audit results) for casting, CNC machining, and sheet metal, electronics and standard parts suppliers.
• Plan and lead supplier quality audits — AS9100D, plus process-specific requirements (e‑g, Nadcap for casting, heat treat, NDT).
• Own the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process end‑to‑end: issuance, root cause analysis (8D), verification, and closure.
• Maintain supplier quality risk flags and feed them into the program Risk Register.

First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Support the FAI governance process per AS9102 for new parts, new suppliers, and process/design changes.
• Review and formally approve FAI packages: dimensional reports, material certifications, and special-process certifications.
• Coordinate with Engineering on non‑conformance disposition (use‑as‑is, rework, scrap) for FAI findings.
• Maintain FAI status tracking and ensure no production release occurs ahead of FAI approval.

Supplier Performance Management

• Run supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) jointly with the Commodity Managers.
• Drive Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) for underperforming casting, CNC, and sheet metal suppliers.
• Recommend PSL status changes (add/retain/remove) based on sustained quality performance.

Team & Reporting Leadership

• Lead and mentor Supply Quality Specialist(s) supporting the mechanical, electronics and standard parts commodity group.
• Own and report department quality KPIs to the Head of SCM & Procurement. Maintain structured daily, weekly, and monthly reporting. Compile monthly reports linked to KPI targets
• Maintain audit‑ready quality documentation and traceability records in line with AS9100D.

Experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years in supplier/supply chain quality within aerospace or defense manufacturing, with a focus on casting, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, electronics and standard parts.
• Deep working knowledge of AS9100D, AS9102 (First Article Inspection), and Nadcap special‑process requirements.
• Proven experience leading supplier audits and corrective action (8D/root cause) programs. People management / team leadership experience.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
• SAP / Ariba or equivalent ERP platform experience.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving (8D)
• Quality systems leadership and audit rigor
• Supplier coaching and performance management
• Team leadership and mentoring technical fluency across casting, machining, and sheet metal processes
• Cross‑functional leadership (engineering, quality, finance)
• Data‑driven decision‑making and risk management

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. Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax‑free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and 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.

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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.