Lead Technician - Aerospace Engine Components & Leadership

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

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.