Electronics Assembly Supervisor - Lead Tech & Quality

ADP, Inc.; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Defense LLC in West Point, MS, is seeking an Electronics Assembly Supervisor to lead the day-to-day electronics assembly operations, including soldering, wiring, and testing of components for defense vehicle platforms. The role balances hands-on technical work with people leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The supervisor will ensure safety, quality, and timely production, while enforcing IPC standards and maintaining documentation across travelers and production systems.

Qualifications

• 5 years hands-on electronics assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience directing production personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and bill of materials.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of electronics assembly technicians and assemblers across one or more production lines.
• Assign work based on production priorities, employee skill levels, and schedule requirements.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions to ensure assembly accuracy.
• Monitor production output, quality metrics, and schedule adherence; uplift issues and adjust staffing or methods as needed.
• Enforce IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, and other applicable workmanship standards.
• Conduct first‑article and in‑process inspections; verify solder joints, wire routing, connector terminations, and component placement against drawings.
• Train, mentor, and cross‑train assemblers on processes, equipment, and quality requirements.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and support disciplinary actions in coordination with HR.
• Ensure all work is documented on travelers, routers, and production tracking systems per the quality management system.
• Enforce compliance with all safety policies, PPE requirements, and ESD handling procedures.
• Participate in root cause analysis, corrective action activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and planning teams on ECNs, material shortages, and process changes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and 5S‑compliant work area.

Skills

Soldering techniques

Reading schematics

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / technical certification

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering stations

Crimpers

Job description

ND Defense LLC in West Point, MS, is seeking an Electronics Assembly Supervisor to lead the day-to-day electronics assembly operations, including soldering, wiring, and testing of components for defense vehicle platforms. The role balances hands-on technical work with people leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The supervisor will ensure safety, quality, and timely production, while enforcing IPC standards and maintaining documentation across travelers and production systems.