Full-Time Mechanical Assembly Lead – Onsite Day Shift

Vantedge Medical Company; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantedge Medical is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Lead to manage daily operations and coordinate a small manufacturing team in San Jose. This full-time role expands the incumbent's duties with leadership responsibilities while preserving core responsibilities.

You will prioritize work, delegate tasks based on skill and priority, ensure adherence to Vander-Bend inspection processes, supervise operators for productivity and safety, and drive continuous improvement in departmental efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must understand written documents and communicate effectively.
• Able to lead and train others in the department.
• Experience with Vander-Bend Inspection Processes (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize work in the department as instructed by Supervisor.
• Delegate assignments based on skill level, experience, and priorities.
• Know, understand and practice the Vander-Bend Inspection Processes if applicable.
• Oversee workers/operators to assure productivity and safety.
• Help identify areas to improve operational efficiencies.
• Monitor and maintain department paperwork such as quality checklists and setup sheets, component tracking and bar coding if applicable.
• Ensure Operators follow written instructions; deviations require customer approval in writing.
• Communicate priorities to Leads upstream, and to other shift Leads and Supervisors.
• Supervise tools and fixtures for maximum life where applicable.
• Assure department cleanliness through regular cleanups.
• Assist workers/operators at their work station when needed.
• Be a role model for Vander-Bend Manufacturing employees.
• Authorized to do a first piece buyoff for their manufacturing step.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading comprehension

Team supervision

Tools

Visual Manufacturing

Visual Work Orders

Job description

Vantedge Medical is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Lead to manage daily operations and coordinate a small manufacturing team in San Jose. This full-time role expands the incumbent's duties with leadership responsibilities while preserving core responsibilities.

You will prioritize work, delegate tasks based on skill and priority, ensure adherence to Vander-Bend inspection processes, supervise operators for productivity and safety, and drive continuous improvement in departmental efficiency.