EDGE

Senior Production Technician , IMU

EDGE  •  Abu Dhabi, AE (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Production Technician (IMU) to coordinate and oversee the day-to-day assembly, testing, and maintenance activities within our IMU Production Facility. This role provides technical leadership across production operations, supports continuous improvement initiatives, mentors technicians, and ensures production schedules, quality standards, and operational objectives are consistently achieved.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical interface between Production, Engineering, and Quality teams and will deputize for the Production Manager (IMU) when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production activities and coordinate work assignments across the IMU Production Area.
  • Perform and oversee precision mechanical and electronic assembly of IMU products in accordance with established procedures.
  • Execute build, test, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair activities while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Conduct advanced fault diagnostics, root cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and production documentation.
  • Manage kitting operations, inventory control, consumables replenishment, and accurate build records.
  • Conduct first article inspections and verify production readiness prior to manufacturing activities.
  • Monitor production performance metrics including OEE, yield, downtime, and quality indicators, escalating issues where required.
  • Maintain production equipment, tools, fixtures, and assets through preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Manage calibration schedules and records while coordinating external calibration activities with the Quality team.
  • Ensure compliance with 5S, HSE, ESD, LOTO, and TPM requirements throughout the production area.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison between Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve product and process-related issues.
  • Lead continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and on-the-job training to technicians while supporting team capability development.

Requirements

Education

Minimum:

  • Foundation Degree, HND, Advanced Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 4/5, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

  • 5+ years' experience within an IMU, inertial sensor, gyroscope, navigation, aerospace, defence, or high-reliability manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with IMU calibration, testing, verification, and fault diagnosis.
  • Strong knowledge of OEE, TPM, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience leading technicians, coordinating workflows, and supporting production operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Key Competencies

  • Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Customer focus and quality mindset
  • Precision mechanical and electronic assembly
  • IMU calibration and diagnostics
  • Continuous improvement and Kaizen methodologies
  • Equipment maintenance and asset management
  • Production planning and workflow coordination
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance
  • Attention to detail and documentation control
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.

EDGE

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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