EDGE

Lead Technician

EDGE  •  Abu Dhabi, AE (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

  • The Lead Technician will provide technical directions, ensure compliance with quality standards, and support continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor.
  • Lead day-to-day activities of a team of technicians working on metallic engine components such as turbine blades, housings, ducts, liners, and support structures.
  • Provide hands-on support in the assembly, disassembly, machining, or inspection of engine hardware.
  • Train and mentor junior technicians on best practices, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Complete documentation including inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and build logs.
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to component defects or process deviations.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with OSHA, company EHS policies, and hazardous material handling procedures.
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
  • Assist in developing and revising work instructions and tooling to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Degree or Certification in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Precision/Aerospace Engineering
  • This position requires deep knowledge of precision machining, metalworking practices, and engine hardware handling.

Experience

  • 5 years of hands-on experience of precision metallic aerospace or industrial engine components
  • Experience working on aerospace projects or scope of work.
  • Awareness of working on engine components would be an advantage.

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About EDGE

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.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
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