The Lead Technician will provide technical directions, ensure compliance with quality standards, and support continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor. This role involves leading day-to-day activities of a team of technicians working on metallic engine components such as turbine blades, housings, ducts, liners, and support structures.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on support in the assembly, disassembly, machining, or inspection of engine hardware.
- Train and mentor junior technicians on best practices, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Complete documentation including inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and build logs.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to component defects or process deviations.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with OSHA, company EHS policies, and hazardous material handling procedures.
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
- Assist in developing and revising work instructions and tooling to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.
Qualifications and Skills
- 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 of precision metallic aerospace or industrial engine components.
- Experience working on aerospace projects or scope of work.
- Awareness of working on engine components would be an advantage.
