Senior Machinist Lead – Solid Rocket Motors

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 480 000 - 750 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks an experienced Chief Technician – Solid Rocket Motors to lead the fabrication and assembly of critical SRM hardware for defence and aerospace programs.

You will supervise machinists, manage CNC operations, and ensure quality through GD&T, CMM inspection, and DFMA input. This hands-on leadership role requires deep experience with flight-critical hardware and AS9100/FAI standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, or related field.
• 10–15 years in precision metal parts manufacturing in aerospace, defence, or high‑performance engineering environments.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior machinist, manufacturing lead, or workshop supervision role.
• Extensive experience operating and programming CNC lathes and machining centres.
• Strong proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands‑on experience with CMM inspection, precision measurement, and dimensional verification. Experience manufacturing pressure‑containing or flight‑critical hardware.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent aerospace quality standards and First Article Inspection (FAI/FAIR) requirements.

Responsabilités

• Lead the fabrication and machining of SRM hardware including motor cases, bulkheads, closures, nozzle components, and igniter bodies.
• Manage CNC turning, milling, drilling, and precision machining operations to manufacture components in accordance with engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Supervise and mentor a team of machinists and manufacturing technicians, ensuring safe and efficient workshop operations.
• Own prototype and development hardware manufacturing schedules, ensuring timely delivery of critical components.
• Conduct and oversee dimensional inspections using CMMs, micrometres, bore gauges, and other precision metrology equipment.
• Review engineering designs and provide DFMA feedback on tolerances, materials, surface treatments, and assembly methods.
• Develop machining processes, tooling concepts, fixtures, setup sheets, and work instructions to support repeatable manufacturing.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing non‑conformances.
• Manage external machining and fabrication suppliers, reviewing capability, quality, and delivered hardware acceptance.
• Coordinate material procurement activities and verify material certifications and traceability requirements.
• Support mechanical assembly and integration of propulsion hardware and metallic subassemblies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction, and workshop efficiency.

Connaissances

GD&T

Leadership

CMM inspection

Blueprint reading

Team supervision

Formation

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Technical Degree in Manufacturing

Outils

CNC lathe

CNC milling

Mastercam

Fusion 360

CMM

Description du poste

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks an experienced Chief Technician – Solid Rocket Motors to lead the fabrication and assembly of critical SRM hardware for defence and aerospace programs.

You will supervise machinists, manage CNC operations, and ensure quality through GD&T, CMM inspection, and DFMA input. This hands-on leadership role requires deep experience with flight-critical hardware and AS9100/FAI standards.