Mechanical Assembly Group Lead - Day Shift

Collins Aerospace; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Assembler V – Group Lead for our OEM facility in Foley, Alabama. The role supports the A320 assembly line, mentoring a team of assemblers and guiding shift activities to meet production targets.

You will interpret blueprints, lead continuous improvement efforts, and ensure safety and quality in daily operations on first shift, Monday–Friday. This onsite role requires US Persons per policy.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 5+ years in related aerospace manufacturing.
• 2+ years aerospace manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years reading/interpreting blueprints, diagrams, or drawings.
• 2+ years using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• 1+ years experience with Continuous Improvement tools or methodologies.
• Experience leading, training, mentoring, coordinating teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical assembly, rework, and repair per specs.
• Act as working Group Lead, guiding and supporting assemblers.
• Help interpret blueprints and engineering drawings; guide assembly methods.
• Coordinate workflow, priorities, and communicate status.
• Mentor and train team; promote teamwork, accountability and quality.
• Troubleshoot issues; identify defects; suggest improvements.
• Partner with Ops, Eng, Quality to resolve issues and support CI/CORE.
• Safely operate tools and maintain an organized work area.

Skills

Leadership experience

Blueprints interpretation

Continuous Improvement

Education

HS diploma or GED / vocational-technical

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Assembler V – Group Lead to support our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) facility in Foley, Alabama and our A320 Assembly Line.

1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30A-3P

What You Will Do

• Perform complex mechanical assembly, rework, and repair activities in accordance with engineering specifications, blueprints, drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a working Group Lead and technical resource for Mechanical Assemblers, providing day-to-day guidance and supporting team activities while remaining actively engaged in production.
• Assist team members with interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions and provide guidance on proper assembly methods, tools, and processes.
• Help coordinate workflow and daily priorities, communicate work status, identify production barriers, and elevate safety, quality, material, or operational concerns to leadership when appropriate.
• Mentor, train, and support team members, demonstrate effective leadership behaviors, and help promote teamwork, accountability, quality, and a positive work environment.
• Troubleshoot assembly and production issues, identify product defects or non-conformances, perform quality checks, and recommend solutions or process improvements.
• Partner with Operations leadership, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to communicate production status, resolve technical issues, and support Continuous Improvement (CI)/CORE activities.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and other equipment required for assembly operations while maintaining an organized and safe work area.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• 2 or more years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
• 2 or more years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and/or technical work instructions.
• 2 or more years of experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and/or related manufacturing equipment.
• 1 or more years of experience with Continuous Improvement tools or methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading, training, mentoring, coordinating, or providing technical guidance to others in a manufacturing, military, technical, or similar team environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience as a Group Lead, Team Lead, Senior Assembler, Trainer, or similar working-lead position.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor employees, communicate expectations, coordinate work, and positively influence team performance.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Composite Repair Certification.
• Experience with Lean, ACE, CORE, or similar manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• AMQAS experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience working with ISO 9001 standards.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off after 121 days
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.