Lead Structural Assembler - Team Leader

Saab; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off including 8hols

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab is seeking a Team Lead in West Lafayette, IN to build a high‑performance Structural Assembly team. You will provide daily guidance, perform hands‑on work, and drive production goals in partnership with the supervisor.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and innovation, plus 6S standards. You will mentor staff, support continuous improvement, and participate in interviews and GEMBA presentations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED Required.
• 3+ years of structural/component assembly or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of front-line people leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment desired.
• Technical aptitude to learn new systems in an advanced manufacturing environment.
• Proven teamwork and solution driven leadership skills.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekend overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily guidance to team members and communicates production goals in support of the supervisor.
• Performs hands-on production work approximately 80% of the time, ensuring adherence to quality and assembly standards.
• Champions KPIs including safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and innovation.
• Promotes 6S standards, maintaining a safe, clean, and positive work environment.
• Mentors and trains new employees, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and growth.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and leads GEMBA presentations.
• Assists with staffing coverage to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Facilitates team meetings, communicates project status, and participates in assembler panel interviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Teamwork

Physical stamina

MS Office proficiency

Quality standards

Manufacturing environment

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saab is seeking a Team Lead in West Lafayette, IN to build a high‑performance Structural Assembly team. You will provide daily guidance, perform hands‑on work, and drive production goals in partnership with the supervisor.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and innovation, plus 6S standards. You will mentor staff, support continuous improvement, and participate in interviews and GEMBA presentations as needed.