Chief Engineer (Mechanical)

About EDGE:

EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. Solving real world challenges, it is dedicated to bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. Our people are at the core of our business, inspiring us to imagine a new world of endless possibilities. Leveraging advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems and directed energy to artificial intelligence, we recognize that changing the fundamentals of the defense industry will take real collaboration and creativity.

This is why we want you to be a part of our initiative Advanced Concepts. Join us today to enable a secure future.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the establishment of an in-house mechanical design capability to support the various development programmes 
• Manage the performance of simulation analyses for concept studies, detail designs, evaluations, and testing as and when required in the Mechanical engineering field
• Undertake mechanical design and support work throughout the life-cycle of the system under development, for all phases of conceptual design, preliminary design, detail design and development, manufacture, production, end-use support and phase-out/disposal
• Manage the performance of precise engineering calculations using theoretical methods as well as computational simulations
• Manage the improvement designs based on analysis and interpretation of results
• Devise, organize and ensure engineering arrangements and revisions
• Oversee the establishment of processes and procedures to dictate the work flow required to develop, detail, and evaluate new concept designs as and when required
• Manage the establishment of test specifications and procedures to ensure that all design requirements are met
• Manage the evaluation of the performance of mechanical equipment against set performance requirements
• Steer and support technical personnel reporting to your function to deliver on their responsibilities as designated by the Lead Engineer.
• Mentor and monitor mechanical engineers
• Manage the mentorship and monitoring of mechanical engineers
• Scheduling of project related tasks and developing departmental project plans in conjunction with larger project/programme plans
• Perform departmental employee performance assessment and feedback
• Administration of employee well-being (leave management, timekeeping, etc.)
• Establishment and maintenance of department structure and staffing requirements

Knowledge/Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 20 years with a Bachelor’s, 17 years with a Master’s, or 15 years with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Design or Analysis in an aerospace or military industry
• Experience in UAE or Middle East is desirable
• Proven experience in a broad spectrum of mechanical engineering development and manufacturing methods and processes
• Experience in the application of CAE in the design process.
• Experience in the design, analysis, and manufacturing of lightweight and composite structures as related to airborne systems
• Experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing of medium and small mechanisms and actuators.
• Experience in a leadership or management role with more than 15 reportees is critical
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or other related fields
• Certification in mechanical Computer Aided Design (CAD) is advantageous
• Certification in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) is advantageous
• A deep understanding of mechanical engineering principals related to structural design and analysis, thermodynamics, mechanics and mechanisms, composite structures, and aerospace systems
• Ability to perform complex and precise engineering calculations using theoretical methods as well as computer based simulations
• Ability to review designs and analyses for their suitability to requirements and application
• Ability to interpret analyses and calculations and draw conclusions which can be used to influence and improve designs
• Ability to provide feedback on designs and analyses to ensure adherence to requirements and design and analysis practices.
• Proficient in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (CREO/SolidWorks preferable)
• Proficient in the use of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software (ANSYS preferable)
• Proficient in the use of computer based mathematical tools (Matlab, Python, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Military and Aerospace specific technical requirements e.g. best practice, legislation and regulation, methodologies, systems, third party providers
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and oral
• Strong attention to detail