Lead Technician

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AL TARIQ in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Technician to direct a team focused on metallic aerospace engine components. You will ensure quality, mentor technicians, and support assembly, machining, and inspection activities on the shop floor.

You will also drive continuous improvement, document inspection and build logs, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to enhance safety, quality, and throughput. A degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical directions on the shop floor and ensure quality standards are met.
• Lead day-to-day activities of technicians working on metallic engine components (turbine blades, housings, ducts, liners).
• Hands-on support in assembly, disassembly, machining, or inspection of engine hardware.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on SOPs, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Complete documentation including inspection reports, NCRs, and build logs.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for defects or deviations.
• Maintain safe, clean working environment per OSHA and EHS policies.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to identify process improvements.
• Assist in developing and revising work instructions and tooling for safety and throughput.

Skills

precision machining

metalworking practices

engine hardware handling

Education

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

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.