Senior Supervisor, Material QC

About EDGE Group

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

As a Material QC Senior Supervisor at EDGE, you will lead quality control activities across incoming materials, in-process inspections, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements. Working closely with Production, Procurement, and Engineering teams, you will oversee inspection processes, support continuous improvement initiatives, and drive operational excellence across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead material inspection, testing, and quality control activities for incoming, in-process, and finished products.
• Review and approve inspection records, test reports, and ERP quality transactions.
• Oversee calibration and traceability of measuring and testing equipment.
• Investigate non-conformities, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop quality inspection teams while ensuring compliance with IMS, QMS, and HSE requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in quality control within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001), inspection methods, and ERP systems.
• Experience leading quality inspection activities and teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the defense, ammunition, or explosives industry.
• Internal Auditor (IMS) certification.
• Knowledge of calibration systems, statistical analysis, and manufacturing quality processes.

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Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE 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 dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement

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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.

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.

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.       

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