Team Lead - Final Assembly

Sechan Electronics is committed to the development, testing and manufacturing of military defense electronics systems and subsystems for the Department of Defense and Prime Contractors. As a leading Department of Defense contractor, our dedication to excellence has made us one of the most respected electronic manufacturers in the industry.

Located in Lititz, PA, we are currently accepting applications for a Final Assembly Team Lead at our Lititz location. If you are qualified and interested, apply today!

The Assembly Team Lead supports the production manager by providing hands‑on support and daily work instruction to the department team. This individual is responsible for the initial quality of the product produced by the team and interfaces with various quality, production, and engineering personnel for guidance and support during the assembly process.

• Under general direction of the Production Manager, lead work efforts in the area by distributing work and maintaining workflow through the assigned area.
• Mentor employees in the assigned area and assist in training new and existing employees.
• Assist in production of all First Piece Builds and work with appropriate engineering staff to troubleshoot any assembly concerns or issues.
• Monitor quality levels of the assigned areas and provide guidance and correction to employees. Track non‑conformances and corrective actions and ensure corrective actions are incorporated into the process as needed.
• Monitor employee issues, provide verbal direction, and work with the Production Manager to resolve.
• Ensure team members follow proper procedures per Process and Work Instructions.
• Track, verify, and ensure accuracy of key performance data by utilizing Excel, ERP system, and other databases. Compile data and provide daily updates and reports as needed for various meetings.
• Maintain visual operations board to track product. Update the boards and the tracking sheet continuously and accurately.
• In the absence of the manager, serve as the main point of contact with various departments to problem‑solve or ask product assembly questions. Ensure that any issues are brought to resolution to enable timely and quality assembly.
• Be responsible for overall cleanliness of assigned assembly area(s) and ensure schedules and a daily routine are set to support up‑to‑date compliance with ESD requirements, equipment maintenance, calibration, and shelf life dates. Perform a 5‑S inspection regularly.
• Assemble product as needed.
• Lead Tier 1 boards for your assigned programs and provide feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization.

• Ability to perform tasks up and down the chain of command – example: fill in for supervisor or subordinate.
• Instill and model adherence to Company Values.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills – verbal, written, and comprehension of written documents.
• Possess a skill set in assembly with high quality performance. Proficient in performing work at the assembly level of assignment or be trained as an assembler to gain job knowledge and proficiency prior to assuming full responsibility of team lead.
• Proficiency with manufacturing software, support processes, and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under stressful situations.
• Ability to work well with others and collaborate with various disciplines of the organization.
• Ability to read and comprehend work and process instructions (read/understand schematics, CAD drawings or blueprints).
• Possess attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective leadership of small teams.
• Fine motor skills, dexterity, and good eyesight.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior team lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain basic certifications in IPC‑610 and JStandard‑001 procedures.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

• Production environment:
  Requires physical capability to work in a production environment up to 9 hours a day, including sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hours:
  
  6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday – Thursday;
  Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off‑shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
• 9/80 work schedule.