Senior Mechanical Assembly Automation Engineer

About the role

ARENGY, a technical consultancy and recruitment services firm in the UAE, seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Assembly Automation Engineer for a major aerospace and defence project. The role focuses on developing and industrialising highly automated assembly and testing systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and industrialise automated mechanical assembly and testing processes, including robotics, conveyors, servo systems and handling equipment.
• Support design validation, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA and production readiness.
• Implement error‑proofing, inspection and process‑monitoring solutions to ensure product quality.
• Optimise production performance – cycle time, throughput, line balancing and equipment efficiency.
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, production qualification and continuous improvement activities.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in automated manufacturing, assembly or industrial equipment.
• Strong background with robotic or automated production systems and mechanical design (GD&T, tolerance analysis).
• Experience in high‑precision sectors such as aerospace, defence or automotive, with knowledge of AS9100 or NADCAP preferred.

Required skills

• Robotics and automation integration
• GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Automated assembly processes (tightening, dispensing, pressing, welding)
• Equipment commissioning and process validation
• MES, IIoT and manufacturing traceability systems