Manufacturing Support Team Member Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Support Team Member - Level 3 you will be responsible for supporting production processes in a team‑based manufacturing environment, delivering on‑the‑job training, assessment, and certification for electrical and structural assembly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Observe, assess, and train personnel on‑the‑job in electrical and structural assembly procedures.
• Component installation and operational check out.
• Identify and recommend corrective actions for any deficient assembly processes or skill gaps.
• Support corrective‑action investigations, root‑cause analysis, and implement process improvements.
• Maintain 6S/lean practices within your area of responsibility.
• Act as supervisor during supervisor absences, build work plans, and set daily expectations for the team.

Who You Are

A collaborative, detail‑oriented professional with deep knowledge of aircraft manufacturing principles and standards. You thrive on solving complex problems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety and quality on the assembly line. This role offers direct impact on the F‑16 Block 70 production and a clear path for technical leadership.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 6 years of professional experience
• Experience in reading and interpreting detailed blueprints, lay-out sketches, process standards and specifications
• Experience with aircraft work instructions.

Desired Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills for the purpose of communication and instruction at all levels.
• 10+ years aircraft avionics, electrical assembly experience with a minimum of 5 years F-16 experience preferred. Understanding of structural layouts and sheet metal repair.
• Must be able to explain/demonstrate in detail layout process and secure coordination of assemblies working to station, water, center, and butt lines shown on engineering documents and be fluent in interpreting and performing coordinated exact tolerance dimensioning.
• F-16 electrical and structural repair/modification experience highly desirable.