SMT Electronic Assembly Lead — Hands-on Production Leader

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation is seeking an Electronic Assembler Lead – SMT to provide hands-on technical leadership on the production floor in Tucson, AZ. You will guide SMT line operations, support equipment setups, troubleshoot issues, and coach operators to meet quality and throughput targets.

You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement, while upholding IPC standards and ESD

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-reliability electronic assembly, test, or material handling environment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching, and support to others.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for day-to-day SMT manufacturing operations.
• Support SMT machine setup, operation, changeovers, feeder setup, and equipment readiness.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, production priorities, and workload across the SMT team.
• Monitor line performance, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and help identify production bottlenecks.
• Promote workmanship excellence, IPC standards, ESD compliance, and first-pass yield.
• Train, coach, and mentor SMT operators while supporting cross-training and employee development.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance to resolve issues and keep production moving.
• Support new product introductions, first-article builds, process validations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SMT equipment

Quality test equipment

Job description

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation is seeking an Electronic Assembler Lead – SMT to provide hands-on technical leadership on the production floor in Tucson, AZ. You will guide SMT line operations, support equipment setups, troubleshoot issues, and coach operators to meet quality and throughput targets.

You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement, while upholding IPC standards and ESD