General Manager – Precision Machining

Our client is a UAE-based engineering and manufacturing group operating one of the largest and longest-running machine shops and fabrication facilities in the region with extensive experience in precision machining and specialised steel fabrication for industrial clients. The Engineering Division provides high-precision components and engineered solutions across sectors such as oil and gas energy construction marine and heavy industry with strong capability in machining complex shapes in advanced materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the division strategy including market positioning customer focus and product/service mix.
• Full P&L ownership budgeting forecasting pricing cost control and margin improvement.
• Lead and expand material supply operations:
  • Sourcing engineered components raw materials and consumables
  • Vendor qualification and negotiations
  • Ensuring competitive landed cost quality and delivery performance
• Oversee machining and fabrication operations (CNC machining complex components specialised steel parts) with a focus on quality throughput and efficiency.
• Develop and implement sales and business development plans to win new projects and frame agreements with key accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement in production planning capacity utilisation lead time reduction and on-time delivery.
• Build mentor and retain a capable operations sales and technical team; set KPIs and performance management routines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant certifications quality systems HSE standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Report to senior leadership on performance risks opportunities and capex needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Background

• 15 years experience in engineering / manufacturing / industrial services with at least 57 years in a leadership role (Plant Manager Division Head GM BU Head or similar).
• Proven exposure to material supply and machining / machine shop environments; experience with precision components specialised steel or heavy engineering is preferred.
• Experience in UAE/GCC or comparable emerging industrial markets; familiarity with project-based and contract-based customers (oil & gas energy marine heavy industry construction) is advantageous.

Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen: pricing contract negotiation pipeline management and customer relationship development.
• Solid understanding of operations in machining/fabrication including capacity planning quality maintenance and production workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute strategy.
• Strong leadership team-building and stakeholder management skills; comfortable operating in a mid-sized entrepreneurial environment.
• Data-driven and KPI-oriented with a track record of improving profitability and operational metrics.

Location & Reporting

• Location: UAE (Dubai)
• Reporting Line: Group-level leadership & Board of directors