VP – Manufacturing / General Manager – Oilfield Equipment

About the role

We are seeking a senior leader to head manufacturing operations for an established oilfield equipment company in the UAE. The role combines business management with hands‑on expertise, overseeing the production, repair and support of drilling and fishing tools and related equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end manufacturing across CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership on complex machining and manufacturing challenges.
• Drive production planning, capacity, productivity, quality, cost control and on‑time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with API, ISO, HSE and customer requirements.
• Manage operational budgets, CAPEX, resources and manufacturing KPIs.
• Develop and lead production, engineering and technical teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in precision manufacturing or oilfield equipment operations.
• 7+ years in senior manufacturing or operations leadership.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in CNC machining and oilfield equipment manufacturing.

Required skills

• CNC machining
• Fabrication
• Assembly
• Inspection and testing
• API and ISO quality systems
• HSE compliance
• Production planning
• ERP systems
• Drilling and fishing tools knowledge