Assembly/Test IV - Team Lead (2nd Shift)

RTX (Raytheon); Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Assembly/Test IV - Team Lead to oversee mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, testing, and fabrication operations, ensuring precision and adherence to safety standards.

You will read drawings, operate tools, manage materials, perform quality checks, and address defects while supporting continuous workflow and on-site production.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED with 4+ years of experience; travel internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. GED) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience maintaining inventory at workstations and ensuring material readiness.
• Ability to perform quality checks and document defects for corrective action.
• Capability to rework/repair assembled equipment per engineering changes.
• Commitment to safety standards and clean, organized work area.
• Flexibility to stand up to 10 hours and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions to ensure accurate assembly.
• Operate hand tools, electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, and light equipment efficiently to perform assembly tasks.
• Maintain inventory of product in assigned workstations, ensuring materials are readily available for ongoing operations.
• Perform quality work checks, identify product defects, and accurately record identified defects for corrective action.
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products based on engineering specification changes to meet quality standards.
• Adhere to all quality standards and established safety procedures, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, promoting efficiency and safety.
• Lift up to 25 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation, ensuring safe material handling.
• Work in a standing position for up to 10 hours per day, contributing to continuous workflow.
• Be open to international travel for required training, expanding expertise and ensuring operational excellence.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Hand tools operation

Measuring equipment

Material handling

Team leadership

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-KS-LENEXA-885 ~ 15701 W 95Th St ~ KIN01 W 95TH 885

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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.

As a Assembly/Test IV - Team Lead you will be at the forefront of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, testing, and fabrication operations. You will take on a comprehensive range of tasks, ensuring precision and efficiency in both standard and non-standard environments. Your expertise will drive the continuous flow of work, ensuring high-quality production and adherence to safety and performance standards.

What You Will Do:

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions to ensure accurate assembly.
• Operate hand tools, electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, and light equipment efficiently to perform assembly tasks.
• Maintain inventory of product in assigned workstations, ensuring materials are readily available for ongoing operations.
• Perform quality work checks , identify product defects, and accurately record identified defects for corrective action.
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products based on engineering specification changes to meet quality standards.
• Adhere to all quality standards and established safety procedures , ensuring compliance and a high standard of work.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area , promoting efficiency and safety.
• Lift up to 25 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation , ensuring safe material handling.
• Work in a standing position for up to 10 hours per day , contributing to continuous workflow.
• Be open to international travel for required training , expanding your expertise and ensuring operational excellence.

Qualification You Must Have:

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 4 years of relevant experience

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability,