In recent years, women’s labor in industry and manufacturing has ceased to be an exception. Today, women work on production lines, coordinate complex processes, lead scientific research, and make management decisions, gradually changing the traditional perceptions of “male” and “female” professions.

In Kazakhstan’s defense and engineering sectors, women also ensure the stability of production processes. Their contribution is not limited to meeting production targets and completing assignments. It encompasses a culture of collaboration, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to listen and negotiate. This is especially evident at enterprises within the Kazakhstan Engineering group, where professionalism is measured by tangible results.

Among those who have long contributed to the stability and development of the entire National Company “Kazakhstan Engineering” system is Svetlana Kabylova, Head of the Corporate Affairs Service. She has been part of the Kazakhstan Engineering system for 22 years, starting as a specialist in administrative management and eventually becoming the head of a key corporate activity division.

Working across various company departments, she has dealt with administrative-legal matters, economic analysis, and corporate governance. Today, she coordinates corporate interaction processes and participates in ensuring the stable operation of the entire group of enterprises. Her professional experience and deep industry knowledge significantly contribute to the development and effective functioning of the Holding.

Daily, dozens of women specialists work at enterprises within this system, forming the backbone of production stability, scientific research, and technological development in the industry.

In Astana, at the Kazakhstan Engineering R&D Center LLP, the future is being shaped quite literally, guided by professionals. Tatyana Kayzer, Director of R&D, is a leader, scientist, and expert in research and experimental design. Under her coordination, strategic research and development in high technology and industrial sectors are conducted.

Her path represents a synthesis of science and managerial thinking, a systematic approach to innovation, and the ability to foresee future prospects. Leaders like her do not simply implement projects; they lay the foundation for the country’s technological development.

In the high-tech field, women also work confidently at Kazakhstan Aselsan Engineering LLP. Gulzat Baitay, Senior Technician in the Quality Control Department, ensures daily compliance of products with strict standards. The final result depends on her attention to detail.

Dilnaz Khamze, Junior Production Technician, works with charts and diagrams where there is no room for error.

“Professionalism is primarily defined by knowledge, discipline, and responsibility. In our daily work, this is not just a slogan but a reality. Every day I prove, first of all to myself, that I can work in a complex field, make decisions, and be a true specialist in my work,” she says.

Additionally, Maria Bernatskaya, as Warehouse Planning Specialist, manages supply flows, monitors inventory, participates in audits, and ensures uninterrupted enterprise operation. Planning requires strategic thinking, where one mistake can affect the entire production cycle. She performs this task with high accuracy and dedication.

At heavy engineering production sites, the seemingly delicate exterior often hides a steel character. For more than twenty years, Valentina Khimoroda has been connected to PJSC PZTM. Starting in 2004 as a controller of assembly, installation, and repair work, she has progressed through nearly all key production roles – from archivist to HR inspector, from process technician to parts and tool assembler. Today, she is the production shop dispatcher.

“Timely receipt of materials, prioritizing assignments, controlling production output, coordinating transportation, providing analytical reports for management – each task carries daily responsibility. A dispatcher sets the rhythm of the shop,” she says.

Colleagues know that they can approach her not only with production-related questions but also for personal advice. Women like her form a reliable, time-tested support for the enterprise.

At PJSC S.M. Kirov Plant, Marina Dobrynina, a 3rd-category radio-electronic equipment assembler, exemplifies dedication to her work. Over 25 years, she has become a highly skilled specialist, mastering assembly, adjustment, and testing techniques.

Today, she leads a team, mentors the next generation of assemblers, and maintains high standards of discipline and quality. Reliability, self-demand, and the ability to see tasks through have made her one of the specialists on whom the plant’s production stability depends.

At the Ural Plant “Zenit” JSC, women have also devoted decades to their profession. Sagida Balazhanova began her career in 1976 as a vulcanizer apprentice. After mastering related professions, she reached the position of 4th-category vulcanizer, working with high-tech rubber products for the enterprise’s shipbuilding program.

Responsibility, diligence, and mentorship define her professional style. She not only completes complex tasks but also transfers her experience to young workers as a mentor, leading by example.

Working alongside her is Rimma Zhunusaeva, Head of the Galvanic Coating Section. She has devoted nearly forty years to the plant, advancing from process engineer to head of one of the most responsible production sections. Under her leadership, the section consistently meets complex technological objectives, ensuring product quality. Her authority is based on professionalism and people skills.

In Uralsk, at PJSC Research Institute “Hydropribor,” Marina Sudakova has progressed from Work Distributor to Head of the Production-Dispatch Bureau. She joined the enterprise during the construction of Kazakhstan’s first icebreaking tugboat “Kazhymukan,” which later became the plant’s pride.

“A production dispatcher constantly coordinates, resolves unforeseen issues, balances deadlines, resources, and human factors. The ability to listen, persuade, and organize is as important as knowing numbers and schedules,” she notes.

Her personal philosophy is perseverance. For 18 years, she has been a member of the Uralsk Winter Swimmers Club, strengthening her character in icy waters. This inner strength is also evident in her work: calmness, endurance, and faith in the enterprise’s development.

Legal stability is ensured by another key area of work. At Semey Engineering JSC, Meruetgul Omargaliyeva ensures the enterprise’s legal stability. Having progressed from court session secretary to judge, and then dedicating herself to the industrial sector, she protects the plant’s interests in the legal field, oversees economic activity, and ensures corporate legal safety. Behind production success lies this often unnoticed but critically important work.

The stories of these women differ, as do their professional areas. Yet they are united by one thing: women in industry are professionals shaping the country’s industrial potential. They work in shops and laboratories, warehouses and research centers, legal departments, and strategic development areas. Their contribution is measured not only by the volume of completed work but also by process stability, product quality, workforce development, and maintenance of corporate culture.

Women in the industry prove that where knowledge, responsibility, and dedication are valued, there is no division into “male” or “female” professions – there are professionals shaping the country’s industrial potential.