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About POWERTECH
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.
Purpose
The Industrialization & Manufacturing Engineer supports the coordination, monitoring and control of production plans to ensure delivery, risk management, quality and cost performance. He/she ensures the industrial maturity of turbofan modules/components and acts as an interface with the Advanced Manufacturing Department in charge of NPIs, with the Product Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain & Quality. He/she ensures appropriate coordination with key stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the industrialization plan and KPI (OTD, FTR, including cost assessment)
- Participate in the Master Production Schedule, capacity/workload, and priority arbitration
- Manage risk, identify critical path and define what-if scenarios
- Participate in manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR)
- Ensure alignment between engineering definition and manufacturing capabilities
- Support supplier qualification and industrial audits
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in technical reviews (PDR, CDR, certification reviews, etc.)
- Monitor production progress & performance
- Deal with manufacturing non-conformity and acceptance matrix
- Support compliance demonstrations and certification documentation
- Ensure supply chain & production logistics coordination
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of experience within turbofan propulsion, aerospace, or other complex engineered systems
- Solid understanding of turbofan architectures (sub-systems and their integration constraints), performance drivers and technology interfaces (sensors, equipment, etc.)
- Experience in manufacturing and production, MPIs, validation and qualification
- Knowledge of AS9100, production systems, and industrial quality
- Agile/Lean methodology knowledge and experience (Green-Belt/Black-Belt)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineering degree with manufacturing background, production
- Ability to analyze and structure complex information into actionable product decisions under pressure with a sense of urgency
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial teams
- Excellent communication skills and a team player
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, positioning the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries.
At the company, 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, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at the company 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.
