Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Position Details

Position: Assistant Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Department: Maintenance

Reporting To: DGM Maintenance / VP Operations

Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Job Purpose

To lead and drive Manufacturing Engineering initiatives by optimizing production processes, improving operational efficiency, implementing automation, and supporting plant engineering activities to achieve world-class manufacturing standards.

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Key Responsibilities

• Capacity planning and production optimization.
• Equipment sourcing, procurement, commissioning, and installation.
• Line layout development and implementation of single-piece flow systems.
• Tooling and fixture development for coil manufacturing processes.
• Planning and execution of continuous improvement projects.
• Plant engineering, utilities management, and infrastructure optimization.
• Equipment maintenance planning and implementation.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems on Chinese, European, and American machinery.
• Implementation of plant automation initiatives.
• Industrial Engineering activities including OEE, Takt Time, Cycle Time, and productivity improvements.
• Exposure to AI-based manufacturing solutions and robotic automation.
• Support operational excellence and cost-reduction initiatives.

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Education & Experience

Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Production, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

8 15 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Engineering, or Production Engineering.

Minimum 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Experience in high-volume component manufacturing industries.

Preferred Industries:

HVAC, Automotive, Electronics, Engineering Manufacturing, or related sectors.

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Key Requirements

• Strong experience in line layout design and equipment sourcing projects.
• Sound understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts and implementation.
• Knowledge of Plant Engineering, Utilities, and Maintenance Systems.
• Hands-on experience with tooling, fixtures, and modern manufacturing practices.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Plant Engineering & Utilities
• Automation & Robotics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Team Leadership

Company Industry

• Engineering Design & Consulting
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