ECL Specialist (Emirati Talent)

About EDGE Group

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.

Job Description

The ECL (Empty Components Lab) Specialist in LAHAB will manage all incoming inspection of empty components, ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements before production release, supervise laboratory activities, investigate non-conformances, and maintain quality management system compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise all incoming inspections of empty components and packaging materials.
• Ensure sampling plans are executed according to approved procedures.
• Verify compliance of incoming materials against approved specifications, drawings, standards, and quality agreements.
• Review and approve inspection results prior to material release.
• Coordinate inspection priorities to support production schedules.
• Manage daily operations of the Empty Components Lab.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, maintained, and fit for purpose.
• Develop and implement testing methods and inspection procedures.
• Monitor laboratory performances metrics and turnaround times.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and organization within the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate inspection and laboratory records.
• Support internal and external supplier audits.
• Lead investigation into component defects and quality issues.
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports.
• Monitor recurring supplier quality issues.
• Maintain records as required by IMS / Departmental procedure.
• Ensure measurement accuracy, traceability, and compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025.

HSE Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide OSH information, training and supervision;
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments;
• Ensure application of appropriate risk control measures; and
• Reporting of OSH hazards and incidents

Basic Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science
• Minimum 05 years experience in Quality Assurance, inspecting incoming mechanical components.
• Proven experience working within calibration and exposure to setting up an Empty Components lab
• Experience of Quality Management Systems & industry standards like ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and preferably also in Arabic
• Willing and able to travel locally 

Preferred Requirements and Skills

• Experience in explosives environment
• Understanding of explosives/ammunition environment

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 dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement:

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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.

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.

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.