Electromechanical Assembly Specialist

Torrey Holistics; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Company holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Kform is seeking an Electromechanical Assembly Specialist to build mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical assemblies on the Sterling, VA shop floor. You will follow engineering drawings, BOMs, and defined quality standards to produce ruggedized systems for defense manufacturing.

You will handle assemblies with care, inspect workmanship, document test results, and support prototypes and new-product builds while maintaining traceability and a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 1+ year in mechanical or electronics assembly or related technical work.
• Ability to interpret assembly drawings, schematics/diagrams, BOMs, and procedures.
• Proficiency with common hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies to drawings, BOMs, and quality standards.
• Install inserts, brackets, panels, seals, connectors, wiring, and components with care.
• Use torque tools, crimpers, calipers, and basic electrical test gear safely.
• Route and dress cables, terminate and label connectors, assemble enclosures.
• Apply adhesives, sealants, and thermal interface materials as specified.
• Conduct in-process checks and document workmanship and dimensions.
• Run continuity, functional, and operational tests and record results.
• Capture labor, materials, serials, and test data with accuracy.
• Maintain traceability and segregate conforming/nonconforming material.
• Support prototypes and new product builds; assist with rework and packaging.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electronics assembly

Read drawings

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training

Tools

Torque drivers

Calipers

Crimpers

Multimeters

Continuity testers

Job description

A day building mission-ready hardwareYou start your shift in Sterling, VA reviewing a new traveler and drawings for a ruggedized electromechanical system. You prep your bench, verify tooling and calibrated torque drivers, pull materials against the bill of materials, and begin a careful, step-by-step build. Cables are routed cleanly, connectors labeled precisely, fasteners torqued to spec, and thermal interface materials applied per process. Mid-morning you pause for an in-process inspection—dimensions, configuration, and workmanship all check out. In the afternoon you perform continuity and basic functional tests, document results, and flag a fit concern to engineering, helping the team close a loop before the next unit moves forward. That’s a typical day for an Electromechanical Assembly Specialist at Kform.What you will doBuild mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies to engineering drawings, work instructions, bills of material, and defined quality standards.Install inserts, brackets, panels, seals, connectors, wiring, cable assemblies, and electronic components with care and accuracy.Use hand and power tools, torque-controlled drivers, crimpers, calipers, and basic electrical test gear safely and correctly.Route and dress cables, terminate and label connectors, install hardware, assemble enclosures, and bring subsystems together into final systems.Apply adhesives, thread lockers, sealants, thermal interface compounds, and other controlled materials exactly as specified.Conduct in-process checks to verify workmanship, dimensions, hardware selection, configuration, and build completeness.Run continuity, functional, and operational tests per approved procedures and record outcomes.Capture labor time, materials used, serial numbers, and test and inspection data with high accuracy.Maintain product identification and configuration control, ensure traceability, and keep conforming and nonconforming material segregated.Spot drawing, material, fit, process, or workmanship issues early and communicate promptly to engineering, quality, or production leads.Support prototypes and new-product builds; provide practical feedback to improve methods, instructions, fixtures, and manufacturability.Assist with rework, repair, inspection, packaging, kitting, and preparing shipments as needed.Keep a clean, organized, safe work area and practice 5S discipline.Adhere to Kform policies for quality, safety, cybersecurity, export controls, and handling of controlled information.Safeguard customer data, technical content, materials, and hardware at all times.Pitch in on adjacent manufacturing and production tasks when business needs arise.Minimum qualificationsHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent hands-on experience.1+ year in mechanical or electronics assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, automotive repair, aviation, field service, or similar technical work.Ability to interpret assembly drawings, schematics/diagrams, BOMs, work instructions, and written procedures.Proficiency with common hand tools and measuring instruments.Strong mechanical aptitude with meticulous attention to detail.Skill in recognizing hardware, component, material, and basic workmanship defects.Consistency in following controlled processes and accurately documenting completed work.Basic computer literacy to access digital instructions and enter production data.Clear communication with technicians, engineers, quality, and production leadership.Ability to work independently after training while contributing effectively to a team.Reliable, on-site presence in Sterling, Virginia.Eligibility to work on projects involving export-controlled products, technical data, or customer programs, as applicable.Preferred background2+ years assembling defense, aerospace, industrial, telecommunications, computing, robotics, or ruggedized electronic equipment.Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing or new-product introduction.Hands-on work with sheet-metal enclosures, machined parts, electronic systems, cable harnesses, control panels, or ruggedized assemblies.Crimping, soldering, wire prep, cable fabrication, and connector assembly skills.Comfort with torque tools, calipers, multimeters, continuity testers, and inspection tools.Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, ESD controls, or similar workmanship standards.Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management environments.Completion of travelers, inspection records, nonconformance reports, or electronic manufacturing records.Technical school, military technical training, apprenticeship, manufacturing certification, or related vocational education.How we measure successOutput is precise, neat, and dependable.Builds comply fully with process and documentation—no shortcuts.Issues are raised early instead of passed downstream.New products and processes are learned quickly.Parts, tools, materials, and technical information remain under control.Collaboration with engineering and quality improves the build each iteration.Understands that workmanship, traceability, and schedule performance directly support the customer’s mission.Work environment and physical demandsThis is a manufacturing floor role. You may:Stand or sit at an assembly station for extended periods.Use hands and fingers frequently to handle small parts, tools, fasteners, and wiring.Bend, reach, kneel, and move among production areas.Lift and move items up to [40] pounds safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.Wear required PPE.Work near machinery, fabrication processes, electronics, adhesives, and other production materials.Occasionally work overtime to meet customer or production schedules.Compensation and benefitsWe offer competitive pay aligned with experience and demonstrated capability.Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and company holidays401k Retirement planTraining and professional-development opportunitiesOpportunities to work across prototype development, production, and advanced defense manufacturingFinal compensation and benefit details will be provided during the hiring process.About KformKform is a next-generation defense manufacturer enabling teams to take advanced technology from concept and prototype to production. We integrate engineering, machining, fabrication, electronics assembly, system integration, test, and supply-chain services to deliver reliable, mission-ready systems.We build real hardware for demanding environments. Our craft requires pride in workmanship, rigorous documentation, and a commitment to the people who rely on our products.Equal Employment OpportunityKform is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs. Kform does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.