Supply Chain Quality Management Specialist

Job Description:

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

The Supply Quality Management Specialist executes day-to-day supplier quality activities for the mechanical commodity group — investment casting, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication, electronics, standard and C-parts — with primary focus on First Article Inspection (FAI) review, SCAR tracking, and supplier performance data. The role supports.

• Collect and review FAI packages per AS9102 for new parts, suppliers, and process changes.
• Verify dimensional reports, material certifications, and special-process certifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Flag non-conformances and route to Engineering/Quality Manager for disposition.
• Maintain the FAI status tracker across casting, CNC machining, and sheet metal parts.

• Log, distribute, and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) through to closure.
• Follow up with suppliers on root cause analysis (8D) submissions and corrective action evidence.
• Maintain the SCAR database and flag overdue or repeat-offender cases to the Quality Manager.

• Maintain quality records and traceability documentation in line with AS9100D requirements.
• Support internal and customer audits with accurate, retrievable evidence packs.
• Coordinate nonconformance disposition follow-through with Engineering and the supplier.

• Support supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) jointly with the Commodity Managers.
• Support Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) for underperforming casting, CNC, and sheet metal suppliers.

• Supports the mechanical, electronics and standard parts commodity group.
• Runs the department report- SQM KPIs. Maintain structured daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Compile monthly reports linked to KPI targets
• Maintain audit-ready quality documentation and traceability records in line with AS9100D.

• Maintain supplier quality risk flags and feed them into the program Risk Register.
• Maintain DPPM, on-time delivery, and audit-status data for casting, CNC machining, and sheet metal,

• 5-7 years in supplier/supply chain quality within aerospace or defense manufacturing, with a focus on casting, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, electronics and standard parts.
• Working knowledge of AS9102 (FAI) and AS9100D requirements.
• Familiarity with investment casting, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
• SAP / Ariba or equivalent ERP platform experience.
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a strong advantage.

• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Documentation and traceability discipline
• Knowledge root cause analysis
• Clear communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Organized, deadline-driven execution Data-driven decision-making and risk…