ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
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Purpose
The Industrialization & Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for coordinating the entire turbofan supply chain in the production flow, from preliminary suppliers’ selection and qualification to serial production; from raw materials to manufacturing, assembly, testing, and delivery of certified engines or prototypes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with Supply Chain department, Engineering Manufacturing, Product Management team and the Industrialization team to select and qualify suppliers in the defined countries and advise on material and raw material selection choices.
- Coordinate to the make-or-buy and supply chain strategy for the Turbofan department to ensure a resilient supply chain and secure the turbofans delivery plan.
- Coordinate manufacturing schedules on a product delivery/supplied parts delivery perspective, assembly schedules, and test schedules.
- Assess and mitigate the risks related to the production delivery plan and supply chain (supply shortages, capacity bottlenecks, long lead items, cost overruns).
- Ensure the correct application in the supply chain of international laws, standards, POWERTECH processes, and export control rules.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 15 years of experience within turbofan propulsion supply chain selection/qualification.
- Solid understanding of turbofan architectures (sub-systems and their integration constraints), performance drivers, and technology interfaces (sensors, equipment…).
- Solid experience and knowledge in material selection/characteristics and manufacturing processes and their impact (lifetime, repeatability, flaws characterization, properties…).
- Solid knowledge of Supply Chain structure for aeroengine and key players in different countries (Morocco, India, France, Poland…).
- Strong knowledge of the European/EMEA turbofan Supply chain/tier-1, tier-2… suppliers.
- Experience in manufacturing and production, FAI, Validation, and Qualification.
- Knowledge of AS9100, production systems, and industrial quality.
- Exposure to international cooperation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Supply chain management.
- Risk management, Capacity planning.
- Lean manufacturing, Industrialization/MPP.
- Software: SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill, MSP, MRP/ERP systems.
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, 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 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.
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 the company.
Any information you share as part of your candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
The company 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 the company 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 the company, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.
