Team Leader, Assembly Operations Req #469 217 Smith St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM Team Leader Assembly Operations Precision Fusing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Team Leader, Assembly Operations in Middletown, CT. This role is key in our manufacturing operations, leading and supervising assembly team members, ensuring performance and quality compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have a supervisory background in general assembly or manufacturing production. The Group Leader Assembly Operations will be working under the direction of the Team Leader, overseeing production scheduling, tool maintenance, and monitoring production processes. Responsibilities Plan for manpower needs and fill deficiencies as needed, with consultation with Group Leader. Monitor and analyze production process within Team to ensure work orders are followed properly, takt time is being achieved and required paperwork is completed appropriately. Work with Group Leaders to address issues. Interface with other assembly test and support groups to optimize work and manpower loading. Support the development and control of manufacturing EAC Program budgets. Identify quality issues in production process; assist in the development and implementation of resolution and prevention. Establish and maintain effective communication within and between functional groups/management to address problems and obtain resolution. Plan and determine manpower requirements based on forecasts. Plan and monitor cost control by scheduling appropriate use of manpower through the balancing of production needs with overtime requirements. Oversee the development and revision of assembly and production procedures. Maintain high standard of performance expectations from employees through appropriate evaluations and training such that the assigned functions demonstrate continuous improvement and compliance to standards. Perform Employee Performance Appraisals and provide input for merit increase. Maintain properly cross-trained staff to support production needs in accordance with company policy. Prepare and complete product quotes and estimates to complete requests. Lead and/or participate in process improvement efforts to address or enhance program quality, cost and scheduling. Assure coordination and integration of workflow with continuous improvement through lean activities. Support Company initiatives including ISO 9000 and Statistical Process Control (SPC) ensuring continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and products. Support all environmental and safety standards. Set standards for a safe work environment and provide leadership in the prevention of damaged goods. Provide quality engineering and manufacturing engineering functions, contractual data requirements list (CDRL) items, periodic customer reviews, engineering change proposals, waivers/deviations, non-conforming material and procurement quality flow-down required to satisfy customer requirements for scheduled shipments. Maintain and monitor visual systems that support the programs, work with support departments to improve Company systems and increase performance. Interview, hire, appraise and develop, if necessary, department personnel in accordance with company policies, federal and state laws. Guide subordinate group leaders in personnel related issues. Maintain adequately trained staff. Aid management in establishing and maintaining departmental procedures for compliance with quality standards, company policy and procedures, ISO standards and contract requirements, etc. Support the enforcement of standards, policies and procedures. Must have ability to travel, as required. Perform special projects and other duties, as assigned. Responsible for more than 2 up to and including 10 people. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required 5-7 years of related experience required. Broad understanding of manufacturing methods, techniques and processes and ability to read/interpret schematics and blueprints. Use of basic math skills together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and types of measuring equipment. Basic knowledge of computers and associated software such as word processing and spreadsheet applications as required. Moderate physical demand consisting of frequently (Over 40% and up to 70%) lifting or moving average weight over 25 lbs. of material.

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1 st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k with employer matching contribution Generous Paid Time Off For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on — delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe. Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Precision Fuzing and Sensors endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at 860-632-1000. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Job Details Job Family Operations Job Function Assembly Pay Type Salary Scan this QR code and apply! Download 217 Smith St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA