Senior Assembly Lead, Defense Systems

Kform; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k Retirement plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Training and professional development

Opportunity to lead across prototype &

Job summary

Kform is seeking an experienced Assembly Lead in Sterling, Virginia to oversee daily assembly operations and lead technicians building mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical products for defense and mission‑critical applications.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, the ability to read engineering drawings, ensure quality, train staff, and coordinate with engineering and production leadership to meet schedules and maintain safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent practical experience.
• At least five years of experience in mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, electromechanical manufacturing, or related hands‑on technical environment.
• At least two years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating assembly technicians.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, diagrams, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Experience with manufacturing quality‑management systems and familiarity with AS9100 requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work on‑site in Sterling, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee the daily activities of Level I and Level II Assembly Technicians to meet production schedules, quality requirements, and customer commitments.
• Assign and prioritize assembly tasks based on production schedules, material availability, technician capabilities, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform and oversee the assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of complex mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical products.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, work instructions, production travelers, and technical specifications to guide assembly activities.
• Provide hands‑on technical assistance with mechanical assembly, hardware installation, cable routing, connector installation, wiring, enclosure assembly, and system integration.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate technicians on assembly techniques, workmanship standards, equipment operation, safety practices, and production procedures.
• Monitor work in progress, identify production constraints, and coordinate with production leadership to maintain workflow and schedule performance.
• Promote efficient use of labor, materials, equipment, and manufacturing resources while maintaining product quality and process compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe assembly areas using 5S practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Kform is seeking an experienced Assembly Lead in Sterling, Virginia to oversee daily assembly operations and lead technicians building mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical products for defense and mission‑critical applications.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, the ability to read engineering drawings, ensure quality, train staff, and coordinate with engineering and production leadership to meet schedules and maintain safety and documentation standards.