Production Assembler

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 POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Role

The Production Assembler is responsible for the precise and methodical assembly of advanced turbine and propulsion systems, including microjet and turbofan engine components, in accordance with engineering specifications, production schedules, and quality requirements. This role is critical to ensuring that all assembled products meet stringent aerospace and industrial standards for safety, reliability, and performance.

The role also includes performing detailed alignments, calibrations, torque-controlled fastening, fine mechanical adjustments, and functional verifications throughout the assembly process. The Industrial Assembler plays a key role in ensuring tight tolerances are consistently achieved and that the finished assemblies meet design intent and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assembly operations in line with the approved production schedule and daily manufacturing targets
• Perform precise mechanical and electronic assembly of turbine and propulsion system components following engineering drawings, technical work instructions, and assembly procedures
  
  Conduct fine alignment, fitment, fastening, and adjustment activities to meet defined tolerances and functional specifications
• Handle sensitive and delicate parts with appropriate care to prevent damage during assembly and movement
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections during and after assembly to ensure compliance with product specifications
• Implement high-quality assembly practices to maximise product yield and minimise rework or scrap
• Ensure full compliance with AS9100, ISO standards, and internal quality management procedures
• Support first-pass yield improvement through disciplined workmanship and proactive issue reporting
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve technical and process issues
• Record assembly data, inspection results, deviations, and non-conformance reports accurately in production systems
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area in line with health, safety, and lean manufacturing principles

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on industry experience in mechanical, electrical, electronic, or industrial assembly
• Proven experience in industrial, aerospace, manufacturing, or precision assembly environments
• Hands-on experience in electronic assembly and fine mechanical assembly processes

• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards and electronic workmanship requirements
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO quality standards, and controlled manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's 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,…