Supplier Quality Engineer; Emirati Talent

About HALCON

HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next‑generation Weapons Systems and Robotics expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. HALCON has developed in‑house expertise across the entire value chain for gravity‑release bomb guidance systems, including design, development, testing, manufacturing and assembly. Our end‑to‑end capabilities ensure exceptional quality and competitive pricing, and we are faster and more flexible in meeting customer requirements.

The Supplier Quality Engineer develops and implements supplier quality standards and control systems to ensure supplied products and processes adhere to company and industry standards. The incumbent oversees testing, verification, inspection, analyzes results, identifies trends, determines plans for corrective actions, and consistently works towards creating or improving processes that enable conforming product delivery.

• Develop and implement supplier quality plans, standards, testing procedures and risk‑reduction methods for supplied materials and components.
• Review and provide feedback on drawings, models, schematics and software relevant to supplied products.
• Establish data‑driven supplier improvement plans and ensure effective execution.
• Conduct supplier maturity assessments and recommend development actions.
• Support Supplier Performance Management, including preventive/corrective actions and supplier ratings.
• Analyze supplier data to identify risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Participate in MRB to advise on non‑conforming supplied parts and recommend solutions.
• Perform supplier audits per schedule, ensuring clear communication, accurate reporting and agreed actions.
• Oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure full approval and feedback.
• Ensure APQP deliverables (PPAP, PSW, MSA, Cpk, FMEA, etc.) meet requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering and Programmes on supplier‑related commitments.
• Conduct incoming quality verification, validation, testing and processing of supplied products.
• Ensure workflows comply with safety regulations and documentation meets quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or similar engineering field.
• Minimum 8+ years’ extensive experience in a Quality Engineering environment.
• Knowledge of quality engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and First Article Inspection tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of quality assurance techniques and methodologies (ISO 9001:2015).
• Knowledge of testing tools, equipment and mechanical aptitude.

• 3+ years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer in the Defence industry with regional exposure.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certified or similar.
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)