Head of Mechanical Manufacturing

Job Title: Head of Mechanical Manufacturing

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Job Description / Role:

The Head of Mechanical Manufacturing is responsible for leading CNC machining, surface treatment, and mechanical manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The role oversees production delivery, capacity planning, industrialization, operational performance, and cross-functional coordination to meet business and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead CNC machining, surface treatment, and manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and delivery targets.
• Manage production planning, capacity, manpower, equipment utilization, and resource allocation.
• Ensure production readiness for new products, including tooling, processes, materials, and manufacturing documentation.
• Oversee third-party engineering and industrialization partners, ensuring timely and effective technical support.
• Monitor operational KPIs, including output, utilization, downtime, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery performance.
• Drive quality, compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead, develop, and manage manufacturing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards while maintaining equipment reliability and operational continuity.

Experience

Required:

Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles within CNC machining, mechanical manufacturing, or related industries.

Education

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of production

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Benefits: Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free; family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

Nationality: UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

Abu Dhabi advanced technology and defence conglomerate formed in 2019 by consolidating numerous UAE defence and technology entities. It operates across platforms and systems, missiles and weapons, space and cyber technologies, trading and mission support, and electronic warfare, producing unmanned systems, guided munitions, armoured vehicles, naval vessels, and secure communications.

Company Industry: Defence & Advanced Technology

Department /

Functional Area:

Manufacturing

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)