# Supplier Development Manager (SDM)

**Loft Orbital**

- **Location:** Abu Dhabi
- **Workplace:** On-site
- **Salary:** Not disclosed
- **Clearance:** None required
- **Visa:** Not specified
- **Discipline:** Other
- **Seniority:** Manager
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21

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## Role overview

Build local suppliers’ capability to manufacture flight hardware for Orbitworks. This new role combines manufacturing engineering, supplier quality and hands-on process development, with an initial focus on machined components, wire harness assemblies and structural honeycomb panel rework or modifications.

The SDM will assess suppliers on site, close manufacturing process gaps and establish repeatable qualification and development methods. The role starts as an individual contributor, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Contracts and D2M, with potential to build a broader supplier development function over time.

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