Senior Drone Production Lead & Tech Mentor

Brinc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K plan

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Flexible work environment

Orca pass

Snacks and beverages (Seattle office)

Job summary

BRINC, a Seattle-based drone technology company, seeks a Lead Technician to oversee production workflows, RMA handling, and repair of advanced drone systems. You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, drive process improvements, and ensure strict quality and safety standards across builds and serviced products.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to root cause defects and implement effective solutions, reporting to the Manufacturing Manager.

Qualifications

• Education & experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 1 year in a progressive leadership role in high tech manufacturing.
• Technical expertise: Experience in FOD/ESD environments; able to diagnose/repair electronic and mechanical systems; proficient with soldering and test equipment; understands schematics.
• Leadership & communication: Strong leadership, problem-solving and analytical abilities; effective communicator.
• Physical: Able to lift up to 49 lbs and stand or sit for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of production technicians, including task assignment, training, proficiency assessment, and performance feedback.
• Oversee assembly, advanced production processes, and maintenance/repair/refurbishment, including RMA processes.
• Perform diagnostics and complex repairs on new and serviced products.
• Ensure product quality and safety standards; lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement efficient workflows; drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with supply chain to maintain optimal stock levels of parts and tools.
• Maintain records of production/service activities and generate performance reports.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Support) to root cause defects and implement solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Electronics repair

Soldering

Diagnostics

Engineering drawings

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Avionics, Electronics, Robotics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

IPC certification

Test equipment

Job description

BRINC, a Seattle-based drone technology company, seeks a Lead Technician to oversee production workflows, RMA handling, and repair of advanced drone systems. You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, drive process improvements, and ensure strict quality and safety standards across builds and serviced products.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to root cause defects and implement effective solutions, reporting to the Manufacturing Manager.