Mechanical Assembly V - A320 Group Lead, 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-09-11

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

 Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Assembler V – Group Lead to support our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) facility in Foley, Alabama and our A320 Assembly Line.

This is a senior-level, hands-on assembly position that also serves as a working lead and technical resource for the team. In addition to performing complex mechanical assembly work, the Group Lead helps coordinate daily activities, supports and mentors other assemblers, assists with technical and production issues, and serves as a liaison between the team and site leadership.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical assembly expertise along with demonstrated leadership qualities, sound judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to positively influence and support others in a manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• •Work onsite at our Foley, AL facility, Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
• •Perform complex mechanical assembly, rework, and repair activities in accordance with engineering specifications, blueprints, drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• •Serve as a working Group Lead and technical resource for Mechanical Assemblers, providing day-to-day guidance and supporting team activities while remaining actively engaged in production.
• •Assist team members with interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions and provide guidance on proper assembly methods, tools, and processes.
• •Help coordinate workflow and daily priorities, communicate work status, identify production barriers, and escalate safety, quality, material, or operational concerns to leadership when appropriate.
• •Mentor, train, and support team members, demonstrate effective leadership behaviors, and help promote teamwork, accountability, quality, and a positive work environment.
• •Troubleshoot assembly and production issues, identify product defects or non-conformances, perform quality checks, and recommend solutions or process improvements.
• •Partner with Operations leadership, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to communicate production status, resolve technical issues, and support Continuous Improvement (CI)/CORE activities.
• •Safely operate hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and other equipment required for assembly operations while maintaining an organized and safe work area.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• •Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Certification or credentials may be required for some roles
• •2+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
• •2+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and/or technical work instructions.
• •2+ years of experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and/or related manufacturing equipment.
• •1+ year of experience with Continuous Improvement tools or methodologies.
• •Demonstrated experience leading, training, mentoring, coordinating, or providing technical guidance to others in a manufacturing, military, technical, or similar team environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• •Previous experience as a Group Lead, Team Lead, Senior Assembler, Trainer, or similar working-lead position.
• •Demonstrated ability to mentor employees, communicate expectations, coordinate work, and positively influence team performance.
• •Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communication skills.
• •Composite Repair Certification.
• •Experience with Lean, ACE, CORE, or similar manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• •AMQAS experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• •Experience working with ISO 9001 standards.

What We Offer:

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

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!

What we offer:

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

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedul