Product Quality Engineer - Engineer II

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

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Purpose

The Product Quality Engineer II executes product approval and acceptance activities for supplier-manufactured parts across Powertech propulsion programs. The role reviews supplier APQP, PPAP and first article inspection submissions, prepares inspection plans, and supports configuration and change management coordination between Design Engineering, Supply Chain and suppliers, with approval authority exercised under the guidance of the Senior Product Quality Engineer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Approval Review

• Review supplier first article inspection reports against AS9102 requirements, verifying characteristic accountability, ballooning, measured results and measurement equipment.
• Review supplier PPAP packages for completeness and technical adequacy, and prepare recommendations for approval.
• Review supplier APQP deliverables including process flow, PFMEA and control plans, and assess alignment with key characteristics.
• Verify supplier compliance with quality requirements flowed down through the purchase order and supplier quality requirements document.
• Assess process capability data submitted against requirements for designated key characteristics.

Inspection Planning

• Prepare incoming inspection plans, sampling strategies and acceptance criteria for assigned part numbers.
• Support definition of key characteristics and their flow-down to supplier control plans.
• Review gauge and measurement method suitability, and support measurement systems analysis review.
• Support Assembly in resolving incoming inspection method and interpretation queries.

Nonconformance & Change Management

• Raise and administer material review records during new product introduction, and coordinate disposition with Design Engineering.
• Review supplier concession and deviation requests and prepare technical assessments.
• Review supplier 8D submissions and track corrective action closure and effectiveness verification.
• Support change management coordination between Engineering, Supply Chain and suppliers, including determination of FAI and PPAP impact.
• Maintain product approval status and configuration records for assigned parts.

Supplier Engagement

• Participate in supplier gate and industrialization reviews.
• Conduct on-site product verification and source inspection activities where required.
• Communicate submission findings and required corrections clearly to suppliers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials or Metrology Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace quality, supplier quality, inspection or manufacturing engineering.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Practical experience preparing or reviewing FAI (AS9102) and PPAP packages.
• Competent GD&T application and drawing interpretation.
• Working knowledge of metrology methods, CMM inspection and measurement systems analysis.
• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, control plans and process capability methods.
• Experience of nonconformance handling and structured problem solving.
• Understanding of machining and sheet metal fabrication processes for aerospace components.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 requirements.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites.

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.

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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.

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