Lead Technician

EPI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Technician to direct shop-floor activities related to metallic aerospace engine components. The role emphasizes hands-on machining, inspection, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

You will train technicians, ensure compliance with quality standards, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to drive safe, efficient production and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with precision machining and metalworking for aerospace components.
• Knowledge of engine hardware handling and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical directions and ensure quality standards on the shop floor.
• Lead day-to-day activities of a technicians team working on metallic engine components.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on SOPs and safety protocols.
• Complete inspection and NCR documentation and build logs.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment per OSHA and EHS policies.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to identify inefficiencies and improvements.
• Develop and revise work instructions and tooling to enhance safety, quality and throughput.

Skills

Precision machining

Metalworking

Engine hardware handling

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Precision/Aerospace Engineering degree or certification

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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