Specialist Heat Treatment

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a skilled Heat Treatment Technician Supervisor. You will oversee technicians in manufacturing and maintenance, develop heat treatment cycles, and analyze metallurgical issues to improve quality and process reliability.

In this role, you will coordinate with foundries, ensure PWHT and stress-relieving procedures, and support failure analyses and testing.

Qualifications

• Supervise assigned Technician(s) in manufacturing and maintenance.
• Develop heat treatment cycles and work instructions for parts manufactured by casting, welding, machining, forging, etc.
• Analyze casting defects related to heat treatment such as cracking, distortion, and hardness variation.
• Coordinate with foundry teams to improve casting quality and metallurgical performance.
• Define and monitor Preheating requirements, PWHT and stress relieving procedures.
• Assist failure investigation/analysis engineers in developing new defect analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor heat treatment processes and equipment, including induction hardening, controlling furnace temperatures, soaking times, cooling rates, and quenching methods.
• Conduct hardness testing and interpret metallurgical test results; review microstructure and mechanical property reports.
• Work with engineers and technicians to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and ISO31000:2018 and ISO45001 standards.
• Support other Engineering Department members and report operational risks per AL TAIF procedures.

Skills

Supervision

Heat treatment knowledge

Casting & welding

Metallurgical testing

Quality & HSE standards

Failure analysis

Tools

Induction hardening machine

Furnace temperature control

Job description

Job Description:

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provide supervision to all assigned Technician(s) in support of the accomplishment of the manufacturing and maintenance mission.
• Develop heat treatment cycles and work instructions for parts/ components manufactured through casting, welding, machining, forging etc for performing various heat treatment processes such as Hardening (surface, through), Tempering, Annealing, Normalizing, Stress relieving, Solution treatment etc.
• Analyse casting defects related to heat treatment such as cracking, distortion, and hardness variation etc.
• Coordinate with foundry teams to improve casting quality and metallurgical performance analyse samples including preparation and imaging inspection.
• Define and monitor Preheating requirements, Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT), stress relieving procedures and ensure welded components meet mechanical and metallurgical specifications.
• Support welding qualification activities and procedure development.
• Coordinate heat treatment requirements before and after machining operations to minimize distortion and dimensional changes during thermal processing and to improve machinability and reduce tool wear.
• Assist in operating and monitoring heat treatment process and related equipment including Induction hardening machine by controlling furnace temperatures, soaking times, cooling rates, and quenching methods etc.
• Conduct hardness testing and interpret metallurgical test results, review microstructure and mechanical property reports.
• Assist in foundry operations and various casting processes i.e. sand mold casting, die casting, pattern making, mold preparation, melting, pouring etc.
• Analyse samples including preparation and imaging inspection.
• Organise work to ensure accomplishment of associated tasks including sample analysis.
• Learn, understand and comply with applicable contractual obligations and established AL TAIF Quality and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards.
• Assist failure investigation/analysis engineers in developing new defect analysis methodologies as required to continuously improve process quality.
• Develop expertise in a wide variety of failure analysis and material testing laboratory techniques and skills.
• Safely operate and maintain failure analysis equipment and complete the required analytical procedures.
• Follow written failure analysis plans and perform failure analysis as directed.
• Work effectively with other technicians as a team, and communicate with both technicians and engineers on failure analysis results.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Support other members of the Engineering Department in fulfilling their roles.
• Perform other duties as required by their line manager and Director, Engineering.
• Required to report Engineering Department operational risks and follow AL TAIF approved procedures for risks
• Ensure Engineering Department staff are informed about risk management procedure and have received appropriate basic risk training related to ISO31000:2018 Risks Management, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health.
• Implement and Monitor Mitigating Measures of Risk Treatment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Provide supervision to all assigned Technician(s) in support of the accomplishment of the manufacturing and maintenance mission.
• Develop heat treatment cycles and work instructions for parts/ components manufactured through casting, welding, machining, forging etc for performing various heat treatment processes such as Hardening (surface, through), Tempering, Annealing, Normalizing, Stress relieving, Solution treatment etc.
• Analyse casting defects related to heat treatment such as cracking, distortion, and hardness variation etc.
• Coordinate with foundry teams to improve casting quality and metallurgical performance analyse samples including preparation and imaging inspection.
• Define and monitor Preheating requirements, Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT), stress relieving procedures and ensure welded components meet mechanical and metallurgical specifications.
• Support welding qualification activities and procedure development.
• Coordinate heat treatment requirements before and after machining operations to minimize distortion and dimensional changes during thermal processing and to improve machinability and reduce tool wear.
• Assist in operating and monitoring heat treatment process and related equipment including Induction hardening machine by controlling furnace temperatures, soaking times, cooling rates, and quenching methods etc.
• Conduct hardness testing and interpret metallurgical test results, review microstructure and mechanical property reports.
• Assist in foundry operations and various casting processes i.e. sand mold casting, die casting, pattern making, mold preparation, melting, pouring etc.
• Analyse samples including preparation and imaging inspection.
• Organise work to ensure accomplishment of associated tasks including sample analysis.
• Learn, understand and comply with applicable contractual obligations and established AL TAIF Quality and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards.
• Assist failure investigation/analysis engineers in developing new defect analysis methodologies as required to continuously improve process quality.
• Develop expertise in a wide variety of failure analysis and material testing laboratory techniques and skills.
• Safely operate and maintain failure analysis equipment and complete the required analytical procedures.
• Follow written failure analysis plans and perform failure analysis as directed.
• Work effectively with other technicians as a team, and communicate with both technicians and engineers on failure analysis results.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Support other members of the Engineering Department in fulfilling their roles.
• Perform other duties as required by their line manager and Director, Engineering.
• Required to report Engineering Department operational risks and follow AL TAIF approved procedures for risks
• Ensure Engineering Department staff are informed about risk management procedure and have received appropriate basic risk training related to ISO31000:2018 Risks Management, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health.
• Implement and Monitor Mitigating Measures of Risk Treatment.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.

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