Hands-On Production Lead: Hardware Assembly

Astronova, Inc.; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronova, Inc. is seeking an Assembly Lead in Rhode Island to supervise daily hardware assembly operations and guide the team to meet delivery, quality, safety, and cost goals. This hands-on role requires capable leadership, troubleshooting, and capacity management across multiple product lines.

You will train staff, drive improvements, and ensure 6S standards are upheld while coordinating with support functions to resolve production issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware or electromechanical assembly in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and cross-train production teams.
• Strong understanding of 6S, safety, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware assembly to support daily production requirements.
• Lead the assembly team to meet on-time delivery and quality goals.
• Manage daily priorities, capacity, and resources for workflow.
• Assist with troubleshooting and removal of production obstacles.
• Train and onboard new hires; cross-train team members for flexibility.
• Maintain 6S compliance and audit activities; track performance metrics.

Skills

Hardware assembly

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

6S discipline

Process improvement

Job description

Astronova, Inc. is seeking an Assembly Lead in Rhode Island to supervise daily hardware assembly operations and guide the team to meet delivery, quality, safety, and cost goals. This hands-on role requires capable leadership, troubleshooting, and capacity management across multiple product lines.

You will train staff, drive improvements, and ensure 6S standards are upheld while coordinating with support functions to resolve production issues promptly.