Manufacturing Team Lead

This Manufacturing Team Lead Position Features:

• Great Pay from $58K to $62K

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, train, and mentor technicians involved in commutator assembly, repair, machining, and inspection.

• Assign daily tasks and monitor progress to ensure deadlines, safety, and quality standards are met.

• Conduct performance evaluations and support continuous skill development.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee the disassembly, refurbishment, rewinding, machining, balancing, and reassembly of aircraft commutators and rotating electrical components.

• Ensure compliance with OEM manuals, CMMs, engineering drawings, and aviation regulatory requirements (FAA/EASA/etc.).

• Troubleshoot complex electrical/mechanical issues and provide technical guidance to staff.

• Approve inspections, test results, and final work sign-offs within authorized scope.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain strict adherence to quality standards, including AS9100, ISO, or internal QMS requirements.

• Ensure all work is documented accurately in maintenance records, travelers, and shop logs.

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance during audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

• Verify tooling calibration, shop cleanliness, and technical documentation status.

Workflow & Process Management

• Plan and manage shop workload, material availability, and equipment readiness.

• Develop and improve processes to enhance productivity, reduce rework, and optimize turnaround times.

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, EHS rules, and hazard-prevention measures.

• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Communication & Coordination

• Interface with engineering, planning, purchasing, and production control.

• Provide progress updates, technical reports, and workforce needs to management.

• Support customer inquiries regarding technical findings, repair status, and shop capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in aviation maintenance, electrical engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in aircraft electrical component maintenance/overhaul.

• Strong knowledge of commutators, DC motors, generators, or rotating electrical machinery.

• Experience reading engineering drawings, CMMs, and wiring schematics.

• Understanding of aviation regulations (FAA, EASA, military, or equivalent).

• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication abilities

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to manage workflow and prioritize tasks

• Knowledge of industry safety and compliance requirements

• Proficiency with shop equipment (lathe, balancing machines, test benches, measuring tools)

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