Execute day-to-day operations of metal AM machines and supporting labs. Run builds safely and efficiently, complete QA/calibration tasks, keep utilities and consumables under control, and maintain traceability—supporting facility fit-out, vendor interactions, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
• Facility fit-out & utilities: Prepare line-out, hook-ups and SAT checklists; verify power/gas/water/extraction readiness; update layout drawings and route cards.
• Equipment & consumables: Set up builds, manage powders/gases/filters/optics covers, raise testing work orders, track spares and consumables.
• Operational excellence: Run LPBF/EBM/DED builds per SOP; capture e-logs; first-line troubleshooting; contribute to OEE/uptime dashboards.
• QA / Calibration: Perform daily/weekly checks on facilities to ensure maximum equipment utilization potential.
• Vendor & stakeholder support: Host service engineers, complete FAT/SAT punch-lists, liaise with Procurement/Finance on parts and contracts.
• People & EHS: Coach technicians on SOPs/5S; enforce powder/gas/radiation safety and permit-to-work procedures. Liaise with the Healthy and Safety team where needed.
Mandatory qualifications
• BEng/BSc in Mechanical/Industrial/Materials/Electrical or equivalent.
• 3–5 years Industry in additive manufacturing; hands-on with metal AM (preferably LPBF)
• 10 -15 Years work Experience
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and EHS in labs.
• Basic CAD proficiency.
Desired skills
• Exposure to EBM or DED/WAAM, heat-treat/HIP basics.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt, TPM/OEE familiarity; 5S implementation.
• Metrology tools (Alicona/optical scan), in-situ monitoring awareness.
• Basic scripting (Excel/Python) for log parsing and simple dashboards.
• Experience hosting FAT/SAT and closing punch-lists.
Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to establishing the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive.
With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: EDGE Commercial, Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.
