Prototype Assembly Lead | Hands-On Engineering Leader

ACTalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician in San Diego to lead day-to-day prototype assembly activities, directing technicians and ensuring adherence to build schedules and processes. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.

You will guide assembly teams, monitor quality and safety, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and other cross-functional groups to drive successful prototype builds and implement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing, production, prototype assembly, engineering operations, or similar technical experience.
• Previous lead experience in a hands-on technical/manufacturing environment.
• Experience assigning work, coaching/training technicians or operators, balancing workload, and helping maintain build schedules.
• Experience following standard work/work instructions, monitoring quality, identifying process issues, and escalating problems appropriately to Engineering or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assign work, balance workload, and help maintain build schedules.
• Guide technicians on assembly processes, work instructions, quality requirements, safety, and problem-solving.
• Monitor build performance and communicate issues related to safety, quality, yield, output, and downtime.
• Ensure established work instructions and processes are followed and escape conditions that fall outside established standards.
• Support troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root-cause identification for assembly issues.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and other cross-functional teams to support prototype builds.
• Support implementation of engineering changes, new equipment, and updated work instructions.
• Maintain a strong presence in the build area and provide real-time direction and support to technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Prototype assembly

Workload balancing

Quality control

Education

No degree required

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician in San Diego to lead day-to-day prototype assembly activities, directing technicians and ensuring adherence to build schedules and processes. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.

You will guide assembly teams, monitor quality and safety, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and other cross-functional groups to drive successful prototype builds and implement