Electrical Assembly Lead

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircraft, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

Powering teamwork, we believe in the power of collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem‑solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. Working here is more than just a job; it is a passion. There is a unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

The Electrical Shop Lead is responsible for following process and procedures for product assembly. This position is responsible for the overall performance and training of the Assembly area.

• Maintaining a qualified and adequate workforce
• Maintaining the appropriate equipment and fixtures to support NAT's manufacturing programs
• Responsible for the quality and the completion of all parts on schedule
• Identifying schedule conflicts and other parts issues and developing effective solutions
• Involvement in make‑buy decisions
• Verifying the accuracy of a Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Properly creating and closing Job Orders
• Creating work assignments to individuals
• Assembling/installing components into furniture
• Assembling components such as connectors, wire bundles, and wire kits
• Responsible for keeping the work area clean and safe
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor

• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• The Electrical Shop Lead shall possess a High School diploma or GED
• Preferably 5 years’ experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience preferred
• An FAA A & P certificate is desirable but not required
• ERP experience preferred

• Ability to communicate orally with others (subordinates, management, vendors)
• Troubleshooting / problem solving
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task effectively, and work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Able to perform basic mathematic calculations
• Understanding of customer's expectations
• Understand drawings, specifications and follow written procedures

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.