Metrology Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE
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 Purpose
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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Incoming Inspection & Metrology

• 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

Measurement & Equipment

• 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

Documentation & Traceability

• 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

Quality & Escalation

• Immediately escalate 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

Cross-Functional Interface

• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education

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

Experience

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 preferred

WHY CHOOSE EDGE
Working at EDGE 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.

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.