Assembly Lead - Aerospace Manufacturing

Summary:

• The Assembly Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating all activities within the assembly and testing departments. This includes assigning work to employees, issuing materials to jobs, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining quality standards, and optimizing workflow efficiency. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with leadership and organizational skills.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure daily operations of assembly department are scheduled accordingly
• Lead a team of 10 team members to meet production goals
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards
• Oversee equipment maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, CNC machining, sales, and production planning teams to optimize manufacturing processes
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, tools, and consumables
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Cross train and mentor staff to create redundancy, support performance evaluations, and professional development
• Maintain accurate records of production output, machine utilization, and operational costs

What you need to qualify:

• 3+ years of hands-on aerospace or manufacturing assembly experience
• 2 years of leadership experience
• Proven experience in a lead role within an aerospace manufacturing environment, preferably AS9100 certified company
• Proficient in computer software such as ERP/MRP, EPICOR, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and quality control systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with technical drawings and blueprints
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

What's in it for you:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Excellent benefits
• Entrepreneurial and fun working environment 

DISCLAIMER: The compensation range represents a good faith estimate of what our client may pay for the position at the time of posting. Our client may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

We are an established and growing aerospace manufacturing company whose products are found in nearly every commercial aircraft.