Lead Technician

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Technician to direct a team on precision machining of metallic aerospace engine components such as turbine blades, housings, ducts, and liners. You will train technicians, document inspections, and support continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with engineering and quality teams to identify inefficiencies and drive safety, quality, and throughput improvements, while maintaining a compliant and organized work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of a team of technicians on metallic engine components.
• Provide hands-on support in assembly, disassembly, machining, or inspection of engine hardware.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on best practices, safety protocols, and SOPs.
• Complete inspection reports, NCRs, and build logs.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Precision machining

Metalworking practices

Engine hardware handling

Education

Degree or Certification in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Precision/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

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• 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.