Lead Assembler

Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Responsibilities

• May serve as team lead for lower-level specialists responsible for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget.
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks requiring advanced skills, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• Perform detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in specified processes and procedures.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• Communicate effectively with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.
• Serve as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues.
• Orient and train lower-level specialists.
• Demonstrate ability to be a self-starter as well as sound decision-making.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures, including those governing the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS).
• Responsible for proper use of required PPE.
• Participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams, etc.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Perform advanced-level assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production.
• Perform soldering and installation of components to contract specifications using a wide range of tools and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions, and other written or verbal instructions.
• Produce quality work to prescribed standards, focusing on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget, and to SPC standard practices.
• Trained across all assembly stages; work with Engineering to build first articles by interpreting prints/specifications with no process provided and the ability to interpret/assemble all units in the department.
• Perform all aspects of inspection: in-process, final, and source, allocating partial points (3 points in-process, 3 points final, 4 points source).
• Familiar with HR policies and procedures and their application; able to apply tools for business metrics and reporting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in specialty area.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine services.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Career-growth programs, professional development, and skill enhancement activities.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, and paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.