Lead Technician (Abu Dhabi, AE)

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Technical direction","Mentoring","Documentation","Root cause analysis","Safety focus"]

Lead day-to-day activities of a team of technicians on precision metallic aerospace/engine components, providing technical direction while ensuring quality compliance and continuous improvement on the shop floor. Perform hands-on assembly, disassembly, machining, and inspection of engine hardware. Mentor junior technicians, complete build and inspection documentation (including NCRs), support root-cause investigations, and maintain a safe workplace in line with OSHA and EHS procedures.

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Lead Technician (Abu Dhabi, AE)

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Job Summary

Lead day-to-day activities of a team of technicians on precision metallic aerospace/engine components, providing technical direction while ensuring quality compliance and continuous improvement on the shop floor. Perform hands-on assembly, disassembly, machining, and inspection of engine hardware. Mentor junior technicians, complete build and inspection documentation (including NCRs), support root-cause investigations, and maintain a safe workplace in line with OSHA and EHS procedures.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical direction and ensure compliance with quality standards and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
  • •Lead day-to-day activities of a team of technicians working on metallic engine components (e.g., turbine blades, housings, ducts, liners, support structures).
  • •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; maintain documentation such as inspection reports, NCRs, and build logs.
  • •Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for component defects or process deviations, and collaborate on process efficiency improvements.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree or certification in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Precision/Aerospace Engineering.
  • •Deep knowledge of precision machining, metalworking practices, and engine hardware handling.
  • •5 years of hands-on experience with precision metallic aerospace or industrial engine components.
  • •Experience working on aerospace projects or relevant scope of work.
  • •Awareness of working on engine components (advantage).
Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceIndustrialPrecision machiningManufacturing
Education:
Skills:Technical directionMentoringDocumentationRoot cause analysisSafety focus

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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