Aerospace Production Lead – Lean & Quality

Ashton North LLC; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Stafford, VA is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to oversee daily electro-mechanical assembly operations in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. You will coordinate production activity, guide teams, enforce safety and quality standards, and work cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, ATP/Test, and Logistics to meet schedules.

Requires 3+ years in manufacturing, prior supervisory experience, US citizenship, ability to pass pre-hire clearance, and willingness to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience in electro-mechanical assembly of similar systems
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or complex manufacturing
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation and work instructions
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Stafford, VA and travel up to 10% as needed
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, military experience, and manufacturing leadership may be considered
• Ability to pass a pre-hire and obtain security clearance after being hired
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to ITAR

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production floor activities and support execution of production schedules
• Support production planning and coordinate daily and weekly manufacturing priorities
• Assist with resource planning, staffing coordination, and workload balancing to meet production goals
• Maintain visibility of production status, bottlenecks, and recovery plans
• Coordinate assembly, integration, and ATP/Test priorities with production teams
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and material availability to minimize downtime
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are met and escape production issues, shortages, or technical concerns
• Support implementation of production processes, work instructions, and standard work
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to production personnel
• Train and mentor employees on assembly processes, safety, quality, and workmanship standards
• Support employee development, cross-training, onboarding, and qualification of new employees
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct on the production floor
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, travelers, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures
• Assist with troubleshooting, rework, and corrective actions
• Ensure required documentation and traceability practices are followed
• Promote and support a strong safety culture throughout production operations
• Ensure employees follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and FOD controls
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and near-miss investigations
• Identify and escape unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately
• Support Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with organization and visual management efforts within production areas
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and workflow

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Supervisory experience

Aerospace/Defense knowledge

Reading technical docs

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Business

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashton North LLC in Stafford, VA is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to oversee daily electro-mechanical assembly operations in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. You will coordinate production activity, guide teams, enforce safety and quality standards, and work cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, ATP/Test, and Logistics to meet schedules.

Requires 3+ years in manufacturing, prior supervisory experience, US citizenship, ability to pass pre-hire clearance, and willingness to