Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – AS9100 & Nadcap is responsible for leading the planning, development, execution, implementation, certification, and continual improvement of the company's Aerospace Quality Management System (AS9100) and Nadcap accreditation programs. The role ensures full compliance with aerospace industry standards, customer-specific requirements, and regulatory obligations while establishing robust quality systems and sustainable business processes. The position will drive cross-functional implementation activities, develop certification-ready documentation, coordinate internal and external audits, support successful AS9100 certification and Nadcap accreditation, and build internal organizational capability through structured knowledge transfer and mentoring.

The role is instrumental in supporting the company's strategic objective of becoming a globally recognized aerospace and defence manufacturer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead implementation, certification, maintenance, and continual improvement of the AS9100 QMS, ensuring compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct gap assessments, define implementation roadmaps, and maintain quality manuals, procedures, work instructions, and controlled documentation.
• Lead Nadcap accreditation projects, including checklist interpretation, process controls, self-assessments, PRI audits, and closure of findings.
• Standardize and optimize quality processes, including CAPA, risk management, document control, configuration management, supplier quality, and internal audit systems.
• Plan and conduct internal, supplier, customer, certification, and Nadcap audits; drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continual improvement initiatives.
• Manage certification programs, project plans, milestones, risks, and cross-functional implementation activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Deliver AS9100 and Nadcap training, mentor quality teams and process owners, and develop implementation guides to strengthen internal capability.
• Serve as the primary quality focal point for certification bodies, PRI auditors, customers, suppliers, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Represent the organization during audits, customer reviews, and quality assessments.
• Drive operational excellence using Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, FMEA, SPC, Risk-Based Thinking, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Support quality digitalization initiatives through SAP QM and related quality management systems to enhance efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Materials Engineering.
• 10 years of Quality Assurance experience in the aerospace, defence, aviation, or high-precision manufacturing industry.
• QMS Certification in Quality, auditing qualifications: AS9100 Lead Auditor.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience implementing and maintaining AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading Nadcap accreditation for one or more aerospace special process commodities.
• Proven experience leading AS9100 certification projects, including gap assessments, documentation development, implementation, certification audits, and surveillance audits.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing Quality Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Procedures, Work Instructions, Control Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and process documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or Business Administration.

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.

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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, 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.