Lead Manufacturing Engineer
On-siteAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelMedium
Job Summary
Lead manufacturing processes, tooling, and mechanical ground support equipment for satellite assembly and integration. Establish technical direction for development activities, ensuring solutions meet quality, schedule, and cost objectives while mentoring engineers and driving continuous improvement. Manage manufacturing readiness reviews, root cause investigations, and cross-functional collaboration with design, test, and program teams to achieve production readiness. Apply Design for Excellence principles to improve manufacturability and efficiency across the manufacturing lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience leading technical engineering teams or manufacturing development activities
- Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Assembly (DfA), and Design for Excellence (DfX) principles
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience in satellite Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) or aerospace manufacturing
- Proficiency with one or more CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, or AutoCAD
- Knowledge of aerospace and space industry standards such as NASA, ECSS, ISO, MIL-STD, IPC, or J-STD
- Experience designing or supporting MGSE, tooling, fixtures, and Test/EGSE
- Experience performing root cause analysis and troubleshooting manufacturing issues
- Knowledge of machining processes, manufacturing methods, and material selection
- Certification, knowledge, or practical experience working with heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, lifting devices, or rigging operations
- Experience working within cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading manufacturing readiness or production readiness reviews
- Experience supporting low-volume to high-volume production transitions
- Knowledge of automation, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
- Familiarity with ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Experience working with external suppliers and contract manufacturers
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping technologies
- Project management or technical program leadership experience
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience working in a fast-paced space or aerospace startup environment
- Familiarity with configuration management and engineering change processes (ECR/ECO/ECN)
- Understanding of risk management methodologies such as FMEA and PFMEA
- Experience with qualification, verification, and validation of manufacturing tooling and equipment
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