Mechanical Assembly Group Lead - Day Shift

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Assembler V – Group Lead to support our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) facility in Foley, Alabama and our A320 Assembly Line.

1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30A-3P

• Perform complex mechanical assembly, rework, and repair activities in accordance with engineering specifications, blueprints, drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a working Group Lead and technical resource for Mechanical Assemblers, providing day-to-day guidance and supporting team activities while remaining actively engaged in production.
• Assist team members with interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions and provide guidance on proper assembly methods, tools, and processes.
• Help coordinate workflow and daily priorities, communicate work status, identify production barriers, and elevate safety, quality, material, or operational concerns to leadership when appropriate.
• Mentor, train, and support team members, demonstrate effective leadership behaviours, and help promote teamwork, accountability, quality, and a positive work environment.
• Troubleshoot assembly and production issues, identify product defects or non-conformances, perform quality checks, and recommend solutions or process improvements.
• Partner with Operations leadership, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to communicate production status, resolve technical issues, and support Continuous Improvement (CI)/CORE activities.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and other equipment required for assembly operations while maintaining an organized and safe work area.

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• 2 or more years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
• 2 or more years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and/or technical work instructions.
• 2 or more years of experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and/or related manufacturing equipment.
• 1 or more years of experience with Continuous Improvement tools or methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading, training, mentoring, coordinating, or providing technical guidance to others in a manufacturing, military, technical, or similar team environment.

• Previous experience as a…