Senior Quality Control Inspector

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

At EPI as Senior Quality Control Inspector CMM, you will be responsible for performing dimensional inspection of components, assemblies, and tooling using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), portable measuring equipment, and conventional inspection methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures compliance with engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, customer specifications, and applicable quality standards.
• Validate CMM programs, maintaining measurement traceability, supporting root cause investigations, and ensuring inspection equipment remains calibrated and compliant.
• Use precision measuring equipment including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, height gages, CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and Faro Arm to verify dimensions to blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI), Receiving Inspection, In-Process Inspection, and Final Inspection of manufactured components and assemblies.
• Verify product conformity against engineering drawings, specifications, models, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using CMM, portable CMM arms, height gauges, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Develop inspection routines using CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements.
• Support offline programming activities and simulation of inspection routines when required.
• Establish appropriate alignment strategies and datum structures to ensure accurate measurement results.
• Interpret engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.5 or applicable customer standards.
• Ensure measurement accuracy, repeatability, and traceability of all inspection activities.
• Participate in Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gage R&R studies, and uncertainty evaluations when required.
• Investigate and resolve abnormal measurement results or CMM performance issues.
• Monitor calibration status of inspection equipment and measuring instruments.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming products and materials.
• Support containment, corrective, and preventive actions related to measurement and inspection findings.
• Maintain inspection records in accordance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance inspection efficiency and measurement reliability.
• Assist in developing and updating inspection procedures and work instructions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, industrial environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role.
• Hands on experience in CMM software PCDMIS/Touch DMIS/Metrologic/ Modus/Calypso or any related software experience for inspection and basic programming.

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.