Metallurgist, FAMTL

About AL TAIF

AL TAIF is a premier provider of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and comprehensive lifecycle support services dedicated to land platforms, heavy utility vehicles, and ground support equipment utilized by the UAE Armed Forces. Our mission is to enable customers to concentrate on their core operations, confident that their land systems, warfighters, and support personnel are maintained at optimal performance levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all Lab Analysts within the FAMTL as the expert in metallurgical engineering.
• Assess and verify methodologies used for reliability predictions and testing procedures to ensure their effectiveness.
• Stay informed of the latest advances in reliability, maintainability, and testing technologies.
• Analyze test data to identify issues related to component and material design or characteristics.
• Investigate materials design, manufacturing processes, and usage to pinpoint failure root causes and propose design, processing, or usage adjustments.
• Provide technical guidance to prototyping and fabrication teams on chemical compositions, forging, and heat treatment challenges.
• Conduct mechanical testing and metallurgical analysis to understand vehicle and weapon system malfunctions.
• Advise design, modeling, and simulation teams on necessary design modifications impacting product quality and reliability.
• Review weapon system specifications and offer recommendations on reliability, maintainability, and testing requirements for procurement contracts.
• Assist contracting officials in interpreting specifications and drawings related to material requirements and contractor qualifications.
• Consult quality assurance teams on defining critical defects like cracks, inclusions, and porosity, and their acceptance criteria.
• Establish and enforce standards to prevent the use of substandard materials that could risk mission success or human safety.
• Oversee projects developing non-destructive testing methods to ensure incorporation of cutting-edge technology into quality assurance and inspection systems.
• Evaluate technical data packages for completeness and provide detailed feedback.
• Specify necessary product tests including first article, acceptance, comparison, and special tests.
• Investigate failure reports and customer complaints, analyze quality issues, and recommend corrective measures.
• Estimate reliability and maintainability using data from testing, inspections, component evaluations, and manufacturing studies.
• Participate in special committees and technical working groups as required.
• Maintain issued tools, equipment, and high-value assets in operable condition and ensure proper inventory and security.
• Coordinate and supervise training for Lab Analysts on relevant processes and methodologies.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of all sensitive company information.
• Provide support to other Engineering Department members in their roles.
• Perform additional duties assigned by Senior Manager, Engineering and Director, Engineering.

Experience and Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Science or an Associate’s degree in chemistry, physics, metallurgy, or materials engineering, with knowledge of metal, rubber, or resin processing technologies; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Have at least five to six years of experience in supervisory or management roles.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of material processes and proficiency with failure analysis tools such as SEM, XRF, and XRD, along with specimen preparation and physical material testing machines.
• Prior experience in military or automotive sectors is advantageous.
• Capable of interpreting complex technical data, engineering drawings, and documents.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are essential.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid UAE driver’s license.