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The Production Lead (PCBA) role at the company is responsible for leading PCB Assembly manufacturing operations to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effective production. This role oversees production teams, drives continuous improvement, ensures IPC compliance, and supports operational excellence across the PCBA facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead daily PCBA production operations, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved.
- Manage production teams, resource allocation, training, and performance to maximize productivity.
- Monitor production and quality KPIs, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Planning, Supply Chain, Stores, and Procurement to maintain production flow and resolve material constraints.
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards, IPC Class 3 requirements, Production Control Plans, and HSE regulations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Industry 4.0 practices.
- Champion digital tools, automation, process standardization, and shop-floor efficiency improvements.
- Support equipment readiness, manufacturability improvements, and knowledge sharing through SOPs and best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a PCB Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of PCB Assembly processes, IPC standards, and quality systems.
- Proven leadership experience in production, team management, and operational performance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- IPC certification.
- Experience within defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability electronics manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, and continuous improvement tools.
- Experience using manufacturing, production planning, or reporting software 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 company 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.
