Senior Manufacturing Technician

Leonardo DRS; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Danbury, CT is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician to provide technical support to engineers on complex components, devices and assemblies, using drawings, operation sheets and specifications.

You will perform electro-mechanical assembly, diagnose malfunctions, modify prototypes, train team members, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and help sustain production flow across departments. U.S. citizenship and active DOD clearance (or ability to obtain) required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated decision-making and leadership capabilities.
• Experience handling small delicate components with ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
• Safe handling of chemicals.
• Experience with computer applications, including Access and Excel.
• Experience with MRP a plus.
• Good mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets and engineering specifications.
• Interpret and follow SOPs and safety rules.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance and maintain certifications.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials.
• Perform KPIs: product quality, material stock levels, and compliance outcomes.
• Diagnose electrical or mechanical malfunctions and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct deviations.
• Support and reinforce the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
• Perform electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly and rework of various electronic products and mechanical assemblies.

Skills

leadership

decision making

ESD practices

soldering

chemicals handling

Excel Access

MRP experience

mechanical skills

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Access

Excel

Job description

Location: Danbury, CT, US, 06810-8147

Job ID:115276

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Technician provides technical support to engineers on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
• Assist in training new team members
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Perform Key Performance Indicators:
• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
• Raw material stock levels
• Compliance outcomes
• Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
• Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Perform electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly and rework some test and repair of various electronic products and mechanical assemblies
• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access and Excel
• Experience with MRP a plus.
• Must have good mechanical skills

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

• Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.
• We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
• *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.