Programme Quality Engineer I

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Independent oversight","Risk management","Root cause analysis","Data-driven improvement","Stakeholder coordination"]

Own end-to-end programme quality activities across design, development, verification, validation, qualification, production, and acceptance to ensure product conformity and readiness. Serve as a quality focal point with independent oversight through programme and stage-gate reviews, manage non-conformances via root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and ensure testing and release readiness with configuration control and traceability. Coordinate quality governance, audits, stakeholders, and continuous improvement throughout the lifecycle.

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Programme Quality Engineer I

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end programme quality activities across design, development, verification, validation, qualification, production, and acceptance to ensure product conformity and readiness. Serve as a quality focal point with independent oversight through programme and stage-gate reviews, manage non-conformances via root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and ensure testing and release readiness with configuration control and traceability. Coordinate quality governance, audits, stakeholders, and continuous improvement throughout the lifecycle.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead programme quality assurance across the full lifecycle to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, contractual, and company requirements.
  • •Develop, maintain, and implement the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and ensure quality activities follow approved plans, standards, procedures, and milestones.
  • •Provide independent quality oversight and governance through programme reviews, stage gate reviews, and management reviews; report quality status, risks, and recommendations.
  • •Manage non-conformance, deviation, and concession management including root cause analysis, risk assessment, corrective actions, stakeholder communication, and closure.
  • •Oversee testing and product release readiness, including configuration control, traceability, calibration status, safety compliance, and adherence to approved test procedures.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Family VisasFlight TicketsHealth InsuranceEducation Allowances

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautics, Systems, Electrical, Electronics & Mechatronics Engineering.
  • •6–8 years of Quality Assurance experience in aerospace, defence, aviation, or high-precision manufacturing.
  • •Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies such as ISO 9001:2015 and preferably AS9100D.
  • •Experience with testing tools and quality engineering, including Advanced Product Quality Planning and First Article Inspection techniques.
  • •Background in complex multidisciplinary systems (e.g., guided missiles, drones/UAVs, space satellites) and technical report writing.
Experience:AerospaceDefenceAviationHigh-precision manufacturing
Education:Bachelor's in Aerospace, Aeronautics, Systems, Electrical, Electronics & Mechatronics Engineering
Skills:Independent oversightRisk managementRoot cause analysisData-driven improvementStakeholder coordination
Certifications:ASQ certifiedChartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)Certified Explosive worker
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ISO 9001:2015AS9100DQuality Assurance Plan (QAP)Advanced Product Quality PlanningFirst Article Inspection (FAI)First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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