Senior Governance & Standards Specialist (Emirati Talent)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Governance & Standards Specialist in the company will support the Governance & Standards department in the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), leveraging strong operational quality and manufacturing experience to strengthen process governance, compliance, standardization, and operational excellence.

The role serves as a bridge between Quality Governance and Manufacturing Operations, ensuring that management system requirements are effectively translated into practical shop-floor controls, process improvements, and sustainable quality practices in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and applicable organizational standards.

To support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with international management system standards, UAE regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and organizational policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the implementation, certification, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System. Conduct comprehensive gap assessments and develop implementation roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Develop, review, and maintain Quality Manuals, procedures, work instructions, forms, and quality records.
• Leverage extensive operational quality experience to provide practical support to the GSO in strengthening QMS implementation and process compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Monitor compliance with approved procedures across all operational departments, conduct process verification and compliance assessments, and support process owners in implementing effective process controls.
• Promote process standardization across the organization.
• Support the GSO in implementing and maintaining the IMS in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and applicable organizational requirements.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating Quality Manuals, procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Verify alignment between documented QMS requirements and actual manufacturing and operational practices. Coordinate with process owners to identify gaps in process implementation and compliance, and support the establishment of process interactions, responsibilities, authorities, and performance indicators.
• Develop and manage implementation plans, project schedules, milestones, and deliverables for certification programs. Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality functions. Monitor implementation progress, identify risks, and drive timely completion of all certification activities.
• Act as the secondary quality focal point for ISO 9001 implementation activities. Interface with certification bodies, customers, suppliers, consultants, and regulatory authorities. Represent the organization during customer visits, certification audits, and quality reviews.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Risk-Based Thinking, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies. Promote operational excellence and improve process efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Support digitalization of quality processes through SAP QM and other quality management systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school/Diploma/Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Materials Engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience working with Operational quality with a strong focus on continuous improvement and experience in handling Quality assurance activities and supporting operations in establishing governance and standard practices across the operation.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
• Proven experience leading AS9100 certification projects, including gap assessments, documentation development, implementation, certification audits, and surveillance audits.
• Risk Assessment and project management skills.
• Working knowledge in SAP.

WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY

Launched in November 2019, the company's name is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defense and beyond, positioning the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, 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 the 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. Depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include:

• Family visas
• Annual flight tickets
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents
• 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.

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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, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organization, 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.