- Robot type
- Drone
- Location
- SeattleWashingtonUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Salary
- $35–$45 an hour
Full-time
Lead Production Technician
Job description
As a Lead Technician, you'll be a key technical and operational leader, working across our drone product lifecycle, which spans design, assembly, production, advanced repair, and refurbishment. You'll report directly to the Manufacturing Manager and collaborate with other Lead Technicians to ensure seamless operations.
In this dynamic role, you'll lead process work across various areas, rigorously reviewing output for quality and adherence to established standards and procedures. You'll also be responsible for facilitating daily team meetings, preparing end-of-shift reports, and coordinating efforts to minimize production interruptions.
You'll play a vital role in overseeing production…
Job responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of production technicians, including task assignment, training, proficiency assessment, and performance feedback.
- Product Operations Oversight: Oversee assembly, advanced production processes, and the maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of advanced drone systems, including RMA process management.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Act as a firstline technical resource, performing in-depth diagnostics and complex repairs for both new products and returned items.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure products meet quality and safety standards, lead root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and ensure process compliance.
- Process Improvement: Develop and implement efficient workflows, identify opportunities, and drive innovation through hands-on process improvement.
- Inventory Management: Coordinate with supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels of parts and tools for production and service are maintained.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all production and service activities, and generate product performance reports.
- Cross-Functional & Customer Liaison: Serve as a key liaison across departments (e.g., Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Support) to root cause defects, and work with stakeholders to find the best solution for the…
Job requirements
- Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Avionics, Electronics, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Technical Expertise: Experience working in FOD/ESD-sensitive environments, Skilled in diagnosing and repairing electronic and mechanical systems, with proficiency in soldering, troubleshooting, and using test…
- Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, with effective communication for team and customer interactions.
- Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 49 lbs and stand or sit for extended periods.
- Experience in the aerospace, automotive, advanced electronics, or drone technology industry
- IPC certification (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
- Familiarity with advanced diagnostic equipment and R&D environments
- Leadership and performance management experience, including providing proficiency-related feedback to team members and providing input for performance reviews