Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Job Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE! About ADASI: ADASI is a leading aerospace company dedicated to advancing the aerospace industry through innovative technology solutions. Our mission is to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of airspace management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Design Phase: Responsible to design production layouts and processes with the purpose of increasing productivity, eliminating wastefulness, reducing costs, and ensuring quality standards are maintained. Responsible to design detail layout of facilities, using suitable CAD software, determining capital and auxiliary equipment as well as system and personnel requirements both white and blue collar. Responsible to implement cost control, labour, equipment and materials, system to capture production costs.

Provide training to production staff on new processes and systems. Assist Manufacturing Engineers for preparing material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs. Manage process documentation and prepare production reports and KPIs such as labour productivity and OEE of equipment.

Assist the development and implementation ofquality control procedures and systems to ensure products meet customer specifications (SQCDP, APQP). Prototype Phase : Responsible to conduct time and motion studies to map current state and identify areas for improvement in production processes. Verify production flow and perform necessary adjustments.

Test cost capturing systems. Verify MBOMs. Apply KPIs and quality control procedures and systems.

Serial Production & Improvement Phase : Analyse production data to identify trends and areas for improvement and developing and implementing cost reduction strategies. Collaborate with other engineers and managers to develop and implement process improvements and technological upgrades. Prepare reports and presentations on production data and KPIs.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field. Knowledge in Manufacturing Process Design, Control and Improvements. Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to design and implement efficient production processes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software for the design of floor lay-outs. Proficient in ERP Systems (preferably SAP). Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies ( 5S, Lean tools, Value Stream Mapping; VSM) and Six Sigmamethodology is a plus.

Experience with labour and material cost capturing and analysing and cost control. Ability to work in a team environment, cross-functional teams (Design of Lay-Outs, Value Stream Maps, Lean Projects). Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.

Experience with data analysis and statistical process control is a plus.