Aerospace Assembly Lead Technician | Lean & High-Precision

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an Assembly Lead Technician to direct day-to-day manufacturing operations in EPI, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of airframe components.

You will mentor technicians, drive lean practices, and ensure timely delivery while upholding stringent quality standards. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced, high-precision environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Metallic and Composite structure Fabrication/Assembly/Repair.
• Experience with composites layup, build/repair.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production execution for the assigned area/shift, delivering Safety, Quality and Delivery targets.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor a team of assembly technicians, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules.
• Lead the assembly and integration of airframes components to high quality standards.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures throughout the assembly process and conduct inspections.
• Provide training on assembly techniques, safety protocols, and quality standards; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing management

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an Assembly Lead Technician to direct day-to-day manufacturing operations in EPI, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of airframe components.

You will mentor technicians, drive lean practices, and ensure timely delivery while upholding stringent quality standards. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced, high-precision environment with a focus on continuous improvement.