Mechanical Assembler III - Group Lead - 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2026-01-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. This Mechanical Assembler III - Group Lead will be responsible for both working on the product and serving as the lead of the assigned work cell(s).

What You Will Do:

• Become a subject matter expert in assigned work cell(s)

• Provide preliminary review of employees for the OJT sign-off

• Communicate & document standard work changes

• Interview operators on an hourly basis to determine if they are achieving expectations (i.e. Pitchwalk)

• Determine what is driving underperformance

• Provide countermeasures to underperformance and escalate underperformance to Supervisor, if needed

• Perform stand-down training with each operator within assigned work cell(s)

• Demonstrate usage of tools and workstation

• Ensure training and cross-training is completed in a timely manner, based on the specific workstation and provide suggestions to the Supervisor on cross-training potential and depth building

• Review roster and skills matrix to optimize work stations

• Ensure shift change is executed properly between shift leads, as well as with operators at each station.

• Use problem-solving skills to resolve issues in a timely manner

• Report output on an hourly basis and update Pitchwalk and Tier boards accordingly

• Monitor MRB cages and support moving material in and out of cages when needed

• Identify Flow Inhibitors and material shortages and escalate accordingly

• Review kitting to ensure operators within the work cell have complete kits and continue to work

• Support Operations by being a champion of CORE and Continuous Improvement activities and identifying and encouraging turnbacks so the organization can resolve systemic issues

• Support Quality through audit preparations, Gemba walks, PR transactions, quality alerts, ensuring employees are performing and adhering to 5S practices, etc.

• Support EH&S Operations by adhering to and owning PPE compliance within assigned work cells, entering RIDII on operator or own behalf, understanding and providing support for building evacuations, etc.

• Support Facilities and Engineering by inspecting calibrated equipment to ensure compliance, ensuring TPM’s are being performed by employees within assigned work cell(s), entering work orders for down equipment, and reviewing chemical cabinets for expired or non-complaint material, etc.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically, a HS diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous manufacturing lead experience

• Previous operations or quality experience

What We Offer:

• 1st Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

• Overtime available on a business need basis. 

BENEFITS:

• Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option