Propulsion Assembly Lead – Aerospace

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the UAE, is seeking a Senior Production Assembler to join POWERTECH in Abu Dhabi. You will carry out complex mechanical assembly on propulsion systems and aerospace components in the Final Assembly Line, ensuring quality and compliance.

You will interpret engineering drawings and procedures, lead junior assemblers, and support process improvements in a lean manufacturing environment with strong emphasis on safety and traceability.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certification in mechanical engineering, industrial tech, aerospace manufacturing, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of assembly experience, preferably in propulsion systems or precision assemblies.
• Experience in Final Assembly Line environments is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, procedures, BOMs and documentation.
• Familiarity with aerospace documentation and traceability is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical assembly and integration for engines and propulsion systems.
• Interpret drawings, assembly procedures, BOMs, and technical docs.
• Assemble precision parts, structures, and subassemblies to spec.
• Support lean manufacturing, quality, and 5S at the workstation.
• Provide guidance to junior assemblers and coordinate daily activities.
• Ensure tool calibration, traceability, and safe handling of parts.

Skills

Strong mechanical assembly and fitting

Ability to read engineering drawings

Familiarity with torque tightening

Understanding of mechanical tolerances

Assembly sequences

Quality inspection practices

Basic SAP / MES / ERP knowledge

Aerospace documentation familiarity

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Technology

Aerospace Manufacturing

Related technical discipline

Tools

SAP / MES / ERP knowledge

Job description

EDGE, headquartered in the UAE, is seeking a Senior Production Assembler to join POWERTECH in Abu Dhabi. You will carry out complex mechanical assembly on propulsion systems and aerospace components in the Final Assembly Line, ensuring quality and compliance.

You will interpret engineering drawings and procedures, lead junior assemblers, and support process improvements in a lean manufacturing environment with strong emphasis on safety and traceability.