Product Quality Engineer I

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 I supports product approval and acceptance activities for supplier-manufactured parts under the direction of senior Product Quality Engineers. The role is an entry point into aerospace product quality engineering, developing competence in first article inspection, production part approval, inspection planning and configuration control through structured task execution and supplier-facing work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Submission Review Support

• Review supplier first article inspection reports for completeness against AS9102 requirements and prepare findings for senior review.
• Support review of PPAP and APQP submissions and prepare completeness checklists.
• Verify characteristic accountability and drawing ballooning against released drawing revisions.
• Collate and organize product approval evidence packages and maintain submission records.

Inspection & Measurement Support

• Support preparation of incoming inspection plans and acceptance criteria.
• Support collection and analysis of measurement and capability data.
• Support gauge and measurement method review activities.
• Assist Assembly with routine incoming inspection queries under guidance.

Nonconformance & Records

• Support raising and administration of material review records during new product introduction.
• Support tracking of supplier corrective actions and concession requests.
• Maintain product approval status records, change records and configuration traceability data.
• Prepare status reports and metrics on submission volumes, acceptance rates and open actions.

Development

• Participate in supplier reviews and site visits to build supplier-facing competence.
• Develop working knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, metrology and product approval frameworks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials or Metrology Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience; internship, graduate placement or early-career experience in aerospace quality or manufacturing is an advantage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, with foundational GD&T knowledge.
• Foundational understanding of inspection and measurement methods.
• Familiarity with quality concepts including nonconformance, corrective action and inspection planning.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined record keeping.
• Competence in data analysis and technical reporting.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites and to work in shop-floor environments.

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.

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.