Mechanical Assembly V - A320 Group Lead, 1st Shift (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Mechanical Assembler V – Group Lead for our Foley, Alabama OEM site. This senior, hands-on role leads complex assembly, mentors teammates, and serves as a technical resource to the team and site leadership.

You will guide daily production, interpret blueprints, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 6+ years of aerospace experience is preferred.
• 2+ years aerospace manufacturing experience and ability to read drawings/blueprints.
• 2+ years using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• 1+ year in Continuous Improvement tools or methodologies.
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring others in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical assembly, rework, and repair on aerospace components per specs.
• Serve as working Group Lead, guiding assemblers and coordinating daily priorities.
• Interpret blueprints and work instructions; mentor teammates on assembly methods.
• Identify production barriers and escalate safety/quality concerns to leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support CI/CORE activities.

Skills

Blueprints & drawings

Team leadership

Mechanical assembly

Problem solving

Tooling & measuring

Lean / CI

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

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: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. This is a senior‑level, hands‑on assembly position that also serves as a working lead and technical resource for the team. In addition to performing complex mechanical assembly work, the Group Lead helps coordinate daily activities, supports and mentors other assemblers, assists with technical and production issues, and serves as a liaison between the team and site leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical assembly expertise along with demonstrated leadership qualities, sound judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to positively influence and support others in a manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Work onsite at our Foley, AL facility, Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
• 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 6 years of relevant experience. Certification or credentials may be required for some roles.
• 2+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and/or technical work instructions.
• 2+ years of experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and/or related manufacturing equipment.
• 1+ year 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental 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!

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.