Lead Composite Materials Technician - Aerospace Propulsion

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chief Technician - Composite Materials to lead manufacturing, assembly and integration of critical propulsion hardware for advanced rocket systems. The role supervises composite manufacturing activities, ensures quality and safety compliance, and drives continuous improvement across production operations.

You will oversee lay-up, filament winding, curing, and post-cure processing; manage tooling and process documentation; mentor technicians and support program

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years hands-on composite manufacturing experience.
• 2-5 years supervising technicians or manufacturing teams.
• Experience with composite lay-up and curing processes.
• Experience operating autoclaves and managing cure cycles.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead composite lay-up, filament winding, curing, and post-cure processing activities for propulsion hardware.
• Supervise the manufacture of composite motor cases, nozzle components, thermal insulation liners, and related structures.
• Oversee assembly and integration of composite components into propulsion subsystems.
• Manage composite tooling, mandrels, moulds, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and safe handling of resins, adhesives, solvents, and hazardous materials.
• Review inspection results, NDT findings, and support non-conformance resolution activities.
• Coordinate production schedules, material readiness, and workshop priorities to support program milestones.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing defects including delamination, fibre misalignment, voids, and curing issues.
• Mentor and develop technicians while promoting best practices in composite manufacturing.
• Drive improvements in yield, cycle time reduction, process capability, and waste reduction.
• Maintain manufacturing records, process documentation, and audit readiness.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Team supervision

Autoclave operation

Quality inspections

NDT knowledge

Education

Technical Diploma or Vocational Qualification in Composite Manufacturing, Materials Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Autoclaves

NDT equipment

Engineering drawings

Job description

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chief Technician - Composite Materials to lead manufacturing, assembly and integration of critical propulsion hardware for advanced rocket systems. The role supervises composite manufacturing activities, ensures quality and safety compliance, and drives continuous improvement across production operations.

You will oversee lay-up, filament winding, curing, and post-cure processing; manage tooling and process documentation; mentor technicians and support program