Senior Production Lead: Complex Electronics & PCBA Systems

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Aerospace is seeking a production lead to manage technicians and assemblers in the on-site San Antonio facility. You will coordinate with management, program management, and engineers to produce LRUs and test systems, while meeting schedule and budget targets in a low-rate, high-mix environment.

You will oversee test, troubleshooting, rework, and final assembly of complex PCBA-based systems, coordinate with vendors, manage inventory and shipping, and ensure IPC soldering standards are

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology or related Technology field.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, 25+ years of related work experience with a high school education or equivalent.
• Shift work required.
• 6+ years of experience in assembly and test of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA's).
• Shown ability to troubleshoot PCBA failures.
• Soldering experience.
• Leading others and PCBA production experience.
• ERP/MRB knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors.
• Experience with lab test equipment (power supplies, DMM, oscilloscopes, etc).
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems/LRUs/ PCBA's.
• Lead technicians/assemblers through this process.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors and manage parts/components/PCBA's as necessary to keep the factory flow on schedule.
• Lay out production flows and lead the technicians to meet production schedule and budgets.
• Coordinate PCBA component soldering to IPC standards, trouble shoot circuits/PCBA's, and perform test activities.
• Coordinate with QA.
• Manage all parts, assemblies, and components for the department.
• Request quotes from suppliers and create P.O.'s as needed to support production.
• Lay out production flows and lead the technicians to meet production schedule and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology or related Technology field

25+ years of related experience with high school education or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRB

Job description

Tactical Aerospace is seeking a production lead to manage technicians and assemblers in the on-site San Antonio facility. You will coordinate with management, program management, and engineers to produce LRUs and test systems, while meeting schedule and budget targets in a low-rate, high-mix environment.

You will oversee test, troubleshooting, rework, and final assembly of complex PCBA-based systems, coordinate with vendors, manage inventory and shipping, and ensure IPC soldering standards are