Lead Assembler-1st Shift

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Germantown, MD • 1h ago

Job ID: 116006

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies

Location: Germantown

Relocation Available: No

Schedule: 9/80

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is hiring two experienced Lead Assemblers. One for System Integration and one for Production to join our rapidly growing first-shift team in Germantown, Maryland. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience leading and training teams in a manufacturing environment, along with the ability to adapt quickly, remain agile, and support evolving operational needs.

Job Responsibilities

May serve as team lead for lower-level specialists who are responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget

Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks requiring advanced skills, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs

Perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures

Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals

Communicate effectively with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments

Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues

Responsible for orienting and training lower-level specialists

Demonstrate ability to be a self-starter as well as sound decision making

Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)

Responsible for proper use of required PPE

Participate in LEAN Events, "Six S" activities, action teams etc.

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Perform advanced-level assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production

May perform soldering and installation of components to contract specifications, using a wide range of tools and equipment

Interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions

Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget and to SPC standard practices

Must be trained across all assembly stages, work w/Engineering to build 1st articles by interpreting print/specification with no process provided and the ability to interpret/assemble all units in dept

Must be able to perform all aspects of inspection- in process, final and source, allocate partial points - 3 points in process - 3 pts final - 4 pts source

Must be familiar with HR policies and procedures and their application and be able to apply tools for business metrics and reporting

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in specialty area

U.S. Person is required to be eligible for this position.

The salary range for this position is $24/hour-$32/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. 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.

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