Metrology Technician

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.

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.

The Incoming Inspection Metrology Technician is responsible for dimensional and metrology inspection of incoming parts and materials, ensuring full compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements before release to production. The role is critical to protect the Final Assembly Line (FAL) from non‑conforming material and to ensure traceability, data integrity, and audit compliance.

• Perform incoming dimensional inspection of mechanical parts, assemblies, and materials using calibrated metrology equipment
• Verify compliance against:
• Engineering drawings
• Technical specifications
• CTQ / SC / CC characteristics
• Execute inspection according to inspection plans, control plans, and sampling rules
• Identify, segregate, and label non‑conforming material

• Use and maintain metrology equipment, including:
• Calipers, micrometers, height gauges
• Bore gauges, dial indicators
• Surface roughness testers
• CMM (if applicable)
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, fit for use, and properly handled
• Support MSA (Measurement System Analysis) activities as required

• Record inspection results accurately in SAP / MES / quality systems
• Maintain full traceability by serial number, batch, or lot
• Prepare and manage:
• Inspection records
• Measurement reports
• NCRs (Non‑Conformance Reports)
• Support internal and external quality and regulatory audits

• Immediately escalation non‑conformities to:
• FAL Quality Lead
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Procurement / Supplier Quality (as applicable)
• Support containment actions and re‑inspection after disposition
• Ensure no non‑conforming material is released to production without formal approval

• Interface closely with:
• Manufacturing Engineering (Industrialization)
• Assembly / FAL teams
• Procurement and Supplier Quality
• Provide technical feedback on recurrent issues or supplier performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to incoming quality

• Technical Diploma or equivalent in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Technology
• Metrology or related field

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in:
• Incoming inspection
• Metrology
• Aerospace, automotive, or high‑precision manufacturing environment
• Experience in propulsion, engines, or rotating equipment is a strong advantage

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Knowledge of:
• CTQ / critical characteristics
• Inspection plans and control plans
• Basic SPC and quality tools
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems…