Sr Process Engineer

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Date: 20 Mar 2025

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

About LAHAB:

 

LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS (LDS) focuses on design, development and production of medium and large calibre munitions and weapons systems.

At LAHAB Defence Systems, we are a munitions pioneer. As the UAE’s only medium and large munitions manufacturer, we put over 25 years of expertise and experience to work for leading defence and security organisations across the MENA region and beyond.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • To lead and execute strategic projects that enhance plant operations, process efficiency, and product quality through advanced process engineering, technology integration, and cross-functional collaboration. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards.   

 

Process Optimization & Plant Performance

  • Analyze, design, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability in manufacturing.
  • Monitor KPIs and troubleshoot operational bottlenecks to improve plant uptime and reduce waste.
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 methodologies to optimize workflows and reduce variability.

Continuous Improvement

  • Risk assessments conducted on existing equipment/process/facility modifications
  • Risk assessments for new facilities

Capital Projects

  • Lead capital and process improvement projects from concept to implementation, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Develop feasibility studies and cost estimation.
  • Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Manage vendor relationships and oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Manufacturing Support

  • Investigate all process & quality problems and implement corrective actions
  • Provide technical input to any proposed process/engineering change by conducting a thorough impact analysis
  • Technical support with regards to RFQs, considering manufacturing feasibility, accurate costing, and meeting customer requirements with quick turnaround time.
  • Ensure that the manufacturing documentation aligns with process design intent at all times

Process Safety Management

  • Facilitate HAZOP studies and process risk assessments
  • Relevant case study presentations to peers and manufacturing teams
  • Process safety considerations in process design, equipment specification and control philosophy

 

 

Experience and Education:

 

  • Engineering degree
  • At least 5 years’ process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Certifications in Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), PMP (Project Management Professional)

 

Technical Competencies:

 

  • Analytical thinker with good reasoning and problem-solving skills on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Proactive, investigative with tenacity & initiative
  • Planning and prioritization of multiple tasks, organizational and administrative skills.
  • Proficient computer skills – 3D parametric design package, preferably Solid Edge, MS Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project
  • Project management, product development and lean manufacturing
  • General engineering standards
  • Process design
  • Equipment specification
  • Engineering best practices

 

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