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

Prattwhitney; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-mat

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Foley, Alabama, is seeking a Mechanical Assembler V – Group Lead to supervise and perform complex assembly on the OEM line, interpreting blueprints and leading a technical team on day‑to‑day production.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality, and safety while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive improvements and ensure on‑time delivery of critical aircraft components.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work onsite at Foley, AL facility, Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
• Perform complex mechanical assembly, rework, and repair activities per engineering specs and safety requirements.
• Serve as a working Group Lead and technical resource for Mechanical Assemblers.
• Assist team members with interpreting blueprints and work instructions and provide guidance on assembly methods.
• Coordinate workflow and daily priorities and elevate concerns to leadership.
• Mentor, train, and support team members and promote teamwork and quality.
• Troubleshoot assembly and production issues and recommend solutions or process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders on status and CI/CORE activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring equipment

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.