Technician MandA - Lathe

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

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning centres; configure chucks, collets, tailstocks, and bar feeds; mount and qualify turning, grooving, threading, boring, and parting tools per setup sheets.
• Edit, adapt, and optimise existing CNC turning programs at the controller (Fanuc, Mazatrol, OSP); write basic turning programs independently using G-code or conversational programming for rotational components.
• Establish work datums, tool nose radius compensation, and tool offsets; perform dry runs and verify programs before cutting production parts.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspection of turned components using micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and surface roughness testers; make real-time accept/rework decisions against engineering drawings.
• Identify turning defects (chatter, poor surface finish, dimensional drift, tool wear) and implement corrective parameter adjustments or tool changes.
• Maintain accurate job travellers, setup sheets, and in-process inspection records per ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, 5S, chip management, and coolant standards across assigned turning cells.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, CNC Technology, or equivalent trade qualification.
• CNC turning programming training certificate preferred; familiarity with ISO 9001 shop-floor documentation required.
• Minimum 6 years of CNC turning machine operation experience in a precision machining environment.
• Ability to read and edit CNC turning programs at the controller; experience writing basic G-code or Mazatrol turning programs.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and perform dimensional verification of turned components.
• Proficient in chuck/collet setup, tool qualification, and offset management.
• Exposure to live tooling or sub-spindle turning is an advantage.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC turning centre setup, operation, and workholding.
• G-code / Mazatrol turning program editing and basic programming.
• Tool offset management, datum establishment, and tool qualification.
• In-process inspection: micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges.
• Turning defect identification and parameter correction.
• Job traveller and setup sheet documentation.
• Knowledge in SolidWorks
  
  

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

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, 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.