Electronic Assembler Lead - SMT

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation is seeking an Electronic Assembler Lead – SMT to provide hands-on technical leadership on the production floor in Tucson, AZ. You will guide SMT line operations, support equipment setups, troubleshoot issues, and coach operators to meet quality and throughput targets.

You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement, while upholding IPC standards and ESD

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-reliability electronic assembly, test, or material handling environment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching, and support to others.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for day-to-day SMT manufacturing operations.
• Support SMT machine setup, operation, changeovers, feeder setup, and equipment readiness.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, production priorities, and workload across the SMT team.
• Monitor line performance, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and help identify production bottlenecks.
• Promote workmanship excellence, IPC standards, ESD compliance, and first-pass yield.
• Train, coach, and mentor SMT operators while supporting cross-training and employee development.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance to resolve issues and keep production moving.
• Support new product introductions, first-article builds, process validations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SMT equipment

Quality test equipment

Job description

Arizona
3260 E Universal Way
Tucson, AZ 85756, USA

Description

Ready to take the lead on the production floor?

Universal Avionics is looking for an Electronic Assembler Lead – SMT to provide hands‑on technical leadership within our Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing operations.

This role is for someone who knows SMT manufacturing, enjoys solving problems, and can help keep a team moving. You’ll work alongside our production team while serving as a go‑to technical resource, helping coordinate daily priorities, support equipment setup and changeovers, troubleshoot production issues, coach operators, and keep quality and throughput on track.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a technical lead for day-to-day SMT manufacturing operations
• Support SMT machine setup, operation, changeovers, feeder setup, and equipment readiness
• Coordinate daily work assignments, production priorities, and workload across the SMT team
• Monitor line performance, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and help identify production bottlenecks
• Promote workmanship excellence, IPC standards, ESD compliance, and first-pass yield
• Train, coach, and mentor SMT operators while supporting cross‑training and employee development
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance to resolve issues and keep production moving
• Support new product introductions, first‑article builds, process validations, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a high-reliability electronic assembly, test, or material handling environment
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to provide hands‑on technical guidance, coaching, and support to others
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance

Why Universal Avionics?

At Universal Avionics, the work happening on our manufacturing floor directly supports the technology that helps shape the future of flight.

If you enjoy being hands‑on, solving problems, developing others, and finding better ways to build, we’d love to hear from you.

Universal Avionics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This position may involve access to technology, technical data, or information subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment eligibility may be affected by applicable export-control requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.