Specialist - Quality Assurance

ABOUT EDGE

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Quality Assurance professional to ensure product conformity and compliance with applicable quality standards across manufacturing operations. The role will oversee QMS implementation, audits, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement, working closely with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards and meet customer and regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes across manufacturing and support functions
• Monitor compliance of operations with the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure effective implementation and continual compliance with applicable QMS standards
• Translate contractual, regulatory and customer quality requirements into operational controls
• Plan, conduct and support internal, customer and certification audits
• Manage NCRs, concessions, deviations and quality-related dispositions
• Lead or support root-cause investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation, audits and ongoing supplier performance monitoring
• Develop, review and maintain quality plans, procedures, work instructions and control processes
• Coordinate FAI, process validation and production approval activities with relevant stakeholders
• Establish and monitor KPIs such as NCR rate, first-pass yield, customer complaints and CAPA closure
• Ensure quality records, procedures and controlled documents remain accurate, current and traceable
• Identify process risks and implement appropriate preventive controls and mitigation actions
• Work closely with engineering, production, procurement, supply chain and customers on quality matters
• Drive continual improvement initiatives and strengthen process effectiveness, product conformity and customer satisfaction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Quality, Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in QA within aerospace, defense or industrial manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and preferably AS9100 requirements
• Knowledge of defense/aerospace customers and regulatory requirements
• Experience with internal, external and process audits & knowledge of non-conformance management systems
• Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis and CAPA & Experience in supplier quality management
• Knowledge of Quality Plans, Control Plans and process documentation & understanding of FAI and production approval requirements

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.