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.

Role Summary

Ensure products, processes, and services meet defined quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Analyze quality performance data, identify risks, investigate issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive quality excellence throughout the product or service lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Quality Assurance & Compliance
Monitor compliance with internal quality management systems, policies, and procedures.
Ensure adherence to customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in internal, external, and customer audits.
Maintain quality documentation, records, and reports.
 

- Quality Control & Monitoring
Develop and implement quality control plans and inspection processes.
Monitor product and process quality performance using established metrics.
Review inspection and test results to ensure conformity to specifications.
Escalate quality concerns and support resolution activities.
 

- Non-Conformance Management
Investigate product, process, or service non-conformities.
Perform root cause analysis using quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.

 - Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
Support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other quality improvement programs.
Drive initiatives to improve quality performance indicators.
Facilitate lessons learned and best-practice sharing across teams. - Data Analysis & Reporting
Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data and trends.
Develop quality dashboards and management reports.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates, customer complaints, and process capability.
Provide recommendations based on data-driven insights.

- Customer Quality Support
Address customer quality concerns and complaints.
Support investigations and corrective actions related to customer issues.
Participate in customer meetings and quality reviews where required.
Ensure customer expectations are understood and incorporated into quality processes.

- Supplier Quality Management
Support supplier qualification and performance evaluation activities.
Monitor supplier quality performance and manage supplier-related corrective actions.
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Professional certification is desirable:
 - Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
 - Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
 - ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor
 - Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
 - Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies.
 - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality reporting tools.
 - Familiarity with statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3 to 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control roles.
Experience working within a structured Quality Management System.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Experience in quality audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and drive quality improvements.

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.