Lead Tech, Manufacturing Operations

Date Posted: 2026-08-02 | Location: Cheshire, CT (250 Knotter Dr) | Onsite role – U.S. citizenship required.

About the Role

At Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry, you’ll join a team that pushes the boundaries of known science and connects and protects our world. This first-shift position (Mon-Fri, 7:00 am–3:30 pm) involves performing technical tasks based on written or verbal instructions, utilizing microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, calibration, or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Participate on and/or lead project teams, applying technical expertise in evaluation, development, maintenance, and use of complex products, devices, tests, or procedures under changing conditions.
• Design simple circuits, fixtures, or mechanical parts and provide technical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Support manufacturing activities by resolving production problems, fabricating complex hardware, and training team members.
• Self-manage workflow with minimal guidance to achieve team goals.
• Identify and correct minor process, material, design, or equipment issues.
• Actively participate in material review activities, including troubleshooting non-conformances.
• Perform mid-level testing or mechanical operations on production/repair hardware, troubleshooting to the component level.
• Provide skill-specific training to improve technique and understanding of theory of operation.
• Fabricate complex equipment, hardware, or prototypes.
• Generate reports from test results, communicate findings, and take corrective action as needed.
• Write test procedures and manufacturing work instructions for complex or detailed assembly or test operations.
• Utilize multiple databases to create and manage information for decision-making.
• Manage technical assets, including requisitioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting tools, fixtures, software, and equipment.
• Participate in safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post-high school training) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and interpreting schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to meet customer KPIs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, professional journals, or governmental regulations.
• Production assembly and inspection experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace or similar industrial manufacturing setting.
• Experience dispositioning with SAP.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home/auto insurance, additional life/accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning), Adoption Assistance, and Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness rewards program (Healthy You Incentives).
• Virtual doctor visits (Doctor on Demand, Teladoc Medical Experts).
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $114,000 USD. The range is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Factors considered include role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Schedule

First shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm.