Senior SMT​/Board Assembly Team Lead

Senior SMT/Board Assembly Team Lead

Location: CLARKSBURG, MD, 20871

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is a U.S. company headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, serving domestic and international defense air, land, and sea domains for over 60 years with a workforce of more than 1,000 employees. The company supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces, and multinational partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities.

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Program
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program – up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

We currently have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for an experienced Senior SMT Team Lead in Manufacturing Operations. This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager of SMT and Board Assembly. The team lead is responsible for all product lines CCA’s and oversees circuit card touch‑up, hand soldering of through‑hole components, rework, and all process development/improvement activities.

• Lead the day‑to‑day activities on one or more production lines.
• Ensure that teams are performing per work instructions and correctly logging into the correct WO.
• Accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of all work performed on assigned lines; monitor operational efficiencies, yields, and other data reports to guide labor efforts to meet or exceed standards.
• Perform technical responsibilities on assigned line with a high degree of proficiency.
• Assign work, train and mentor team on best practices of technical application.
• Demonstrate support for company values and vision and embrace TDSI Core Values.
• Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures.
• Verify “perform work” operations of each work order ensuring completion through BA Operations in SAP Work Center.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and build assembly drawings along with MWI’s.
• Handle small precision tools, hardware, soldering equipment, etc.
• Follow all manufacturing guidelines and procedures along with ESD criteria.
• Obtain and hold IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD certification.
• Maintain a neat appearance in work area and follow FOD and 5S compliance.

This role includes supervisory duties such as interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees; providing input on staffing plans; assigning and directing work; conducting performance appraisals; rewarding and managing employee discipline; addressing complaints and resolving conflicts. Active mentoring and development of staff is a critical element of the supervisory responsibilities to create a highly performing cohesive team.

• U.S. Citizenship required; applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Two-year degree in Electronic Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum six years of manufacturing electro/mechanical experience with at least two years Team Lead/Management experience.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Workforce, Microsoft Teams, SAP, and Factory Logix.
• Experience with electronics and a working knowledge of surface mount technology.
• Solid customer focus and management of key stakeholders.
• Understanding of ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Kanban, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of Engineering data such as specification control drawings and source control drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – fluent in English.

Compensation: The hourly pay range is $26.22 to $33.52 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representing the experience level for the role described. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, candidate work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non‑discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E‑Verify Employer.

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