Lead - Manufacturing

Are you looking for a role with growth and challenge? Do you enjoy maintaining and expanding a customer base? Do you enjoy working within a medium sized organization where you can make a difference? Do you have a passion for XXX, the aerospace industry and driven to grow your career? If so, we may have your next role!

The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for the effective coordination of activities in a manufacturing area, as well as operating at a level 3 for one or more positions within the manufacturing area they support. The Manufacturing Lead of an area works closely with their team’s Supervisor and other management and planning team members to optimize that area’s throughput by leveraging their clear and helpful communication skills inside and outside of the manufacturing team they lead. Manufacturing Leads assist in and/or lead team meetings, they are responsible for material control, communicating shortages in a timely manner, ensuring the safe & efficient use of chemicals and other materials, supporting and encouraging process development, as well as performing training as needed. Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of safety, quality, and productivity standards and procedures. Must set an example of high quality and productivity performance.

In this Role, you will be responsible for:

• AvtechTyee uses metrics to define standards for productivity, quality, and cost. Incumbent is responsible for meeting all defined standards within area of responsibility
• Responsible and authorized to maintain such tasks as the daily running of the line, overseeing team and individual team member productivity, meeting production and quality goals, leadership and team-building, troubleshooting and problem solving
• Required to monitor progress in the area of responsibility and redeploy resources to other areas that need assistance
• Must be able to identify issues in area and escalate to supervisors if the issue cannot be easily resolved
• Responsible to set up and operate equipment as directed to meet production schedules, quality specifications, and process requirements
• Responsible and authorized to troubleshoot, identify and correct problems on equipment with the support of a maintenance technician or process engineer (Structures) or involve the appropriate team members when problems are identified (Electronics)
• Responsible for maintenance logs and update information from manufacturer regarding line equipment; to perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment as directed by a maintenance technician or process engineer and to keep the necessary records for same (Structures)
• Responsible to anticipate requirements and ensure that materials, equipment, and tooling is available
• Responsible for following established safety procedures, and training and overseeing all team members to safety procedures
• Responsible to comply with all applicable WIP and ISO procedures
• Responsible for maintaining work area at or above standard housekeeping level
• Actively suggest and implement process improvements and cost savings (improve time, reduce waste, etc.)
• Responsible for interfacing with the other departments to provide answers to customer and/or vendor questions as needed
• Responsible for ensuring equipment is removed for calibration prior to expiration
• Responsible for age control of material logs if applicable
• Follow all environmental health and safety policies and procedures, models safe work practices
• Responsible for contributing to and supporting a positive and respectful workplace environment
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Three or more years’ in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Depending on work cell, experience in complex electronics manufacturing or machine shop environment
• Prior Lead experience preferred
• Strong focus and attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to read/interpret/analyze complex manufacturing blueprints, schematics, drawings
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong focus on customer service
• Ability to quickly master new business knowledge and technical skills
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and operate required machinery located in their department

**Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**

The wage/salary target range for this role is $35.00 - $44.00 /hr., depending on education and experience.

We are the perfect sized organization where you can make a difference and see your work come to life! We need a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.

Since 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee’ s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee manufactures a large range of Tie Rods, Push-Pull Rods, and Control Rods assemblies in Aluminum, Titanium, or Stainless Steel and our composite strut design combines lightweight composite materials with AvtechTyee’s proprietary insert. AvtechTyee can design a customized rod to fit any aerospace application. Our versatility in supporting aerospace electronics requirements ranges from the custom design and manufacturing of complex power supplies to complete Digital Audio Systems. The innovative design teams at AvtechTyee help anchor our competitive edge in this industry as we offer a broad range of system solutions and a proven ability to design, certify and manufacture equipment requiring electrical, mechanical, optical and software capabilities.

AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our application process because of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-249-5290.