Manufacturing & Tooling Engineer
Apply now »Date: 7 Oct 2025
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE
Company: EDGE Group PJSC
About Caracal Light Ammunition
Founded in 1998, CARACAL Light Ammunition is a leading manufacturer of small-arms ammunition, recognized for its innovation, precision, and reliability. Our products meet the latest US-MIL SPEC, NATO, and CIP standards, ensuring superior performance for military and law enforcement applications. Backed by advanced manufacturing technologies, state-of-the-art testing facilities, and a strong Continuous Improvement Programme, CARACAL Light Ammunition delivers excellence throughout the entire ammunition lifecycle—from design and production to testing and decommissioning. Quality, safety, and consistency are built into every round we produce.
Core Accountabilities
- Design, develop, and validate tooling, jigs, gauges and fixtures required for high-precision manufacturing of ammunition components.
- Collaborate with production and process teams to ensure proper integration and setup of tooling and equipment.
- Establish technical specifications and requirements for purchased tooling and raw materials, such as cups, primers, propellants, and casings.
- Support machine commissioning and production readiness, ensuring all tooling performs within defined tolerances and capacity goals.
- Maintain and update technical documentation, including tooling designs, specifications, and change records.
- Monitor and assess tooling wear, conducting preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure process reliability.
- Use statistical process control (SPC) techniques to assess tooling performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to pilot batch qualifications and initial process capability studies for tooling and equipment.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling and process-related nonconformities.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing techniques to optimize tooling design and reduce cycle times.
Experience & Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and CAM tools.
- 5+ years’ experience in the related field.
Key Skills
• Knowledge of Tool Design and Engineering
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control(SPC)
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM Software
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles
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