Manufacturing Functional Consultant

About the role

We are partnering with a well‑funded advanced technology company in Abu Dhabi to bring automated, mass‑scale manufacturing to the region. The Manufacturing Functional Consultant will act as the technical eyes and ears on high‑volume robotic production lines, ensuring equipment and integrations meet specifications and are ready for volume production.

Key responsibilities

• Review vendor specifications and equipment packages against line requirements.
• Conduct inspection and testing, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), both at vendor sites and on‑site.
• Manage process‑level interfaces between equipment to ensure the line operates as a cohesive system.
• Serve as the technical counterpart to integrators and suppliers, spotting risks early to avoid floor delays.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience in mass‑scale production with robotic processes, preferably in automotive OEM (body‑in‑white, assembly, paint or powertrain).
• Background as an implementation engineer, manufacturing engineer, automation lead or similar role.
• Proven FAT, SAT and commissioning experience.
• Comfort reviewing vendor packages and holding integrators to spec, or consulting experience with firms such as Capgemini, Accenture or Rockwell.

Required skills

• Commissioning
• FAT
• SAT
• Robotic processes
• SAP PP
• SAP QM
• MES exposure

What we offer

• Up to AED 40,000 per month, tax‑free
• Family visa and medical cover
• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• 12‑month contract with possibility of extension or conversion