Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager EDGE Group PJSC

Manufacturing Strategy, Greenfield Facility & Equipment Investment

• Lead the greenfield setup of advanced manufacturing facilities for propulsion components.
• Define facility layout, utilities, workflow, and capacity models aligned with production ramp-up plans.
• Develop capital investment plans for machines, tooling, and automation.

Manufacturing Process Development & Industrialization

• Lead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of core machining and fabrication processes for rotating and structural engine components.
• Define manufacturing standards, routings, work instructions, and control plans.
• Lead process validation, FAI, PPAP/industrial qualification, and capability studies.

NPI & Program Support

• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) execution from prototype through production readiness.
• Support industrialization planning, make/buy decisions, and production ramp-up strategies.
• Coordinate closely with program management to align manufacturing readiness with development milestones.

Design-to-Manufacture & Concurrent Engineering

• Actively support concurrent engineering activities, collaborating with design teams to influence part design for manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Provide manufacturing input during design reviews, trade studies, and configuration decisions.

Supplier & Partner Development

• Develop and technically support external suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Lead supplier capability assessments, technical alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead technology transfer activities from partners to in-house manufacturing.

Cost, Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Lead manufacturing cost estimation, tracking, and improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and cost competitiveness.
• Drive implementation of best-in-class aerospace manufacturing practices, digital tools, and continuous improvement systems.

Leadership & Governance

• Build, lead, and mentor the manufacturing engineering team.
• Develop training, certification, and skill development programs.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, quality systems, and applicable regulatory requirements.