Lead Manufacturing Technician

Job ID : 109888

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.

EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms.

We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Job Summary Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on a variety of complex components, devices, material, products, processes and / or equipment.
• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity.
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification.
• Lead training new team members on lab equipment where applicable.
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials.
• Assist in Prototype Assembly and test.
• Support NPI lab activities following DRS processes and requirements, including 6S and equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Support label and packaging printer system, including label creation and label and printer sw upgrades and maintenance.
• Support Packaging / Shipping department label requirements to meet MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 requirements per customer contracts and directives.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Perform electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly and rework some test and repair of various electronic products and mechanical assemblies.

Job Responsibilities Part II Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must work well in a team environment, while still demonstrating strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview.
• Experience with MRP a plus.
• Must have good mechanical skill

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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.