Assembly Leader

Position Summary

We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Assembly Leader to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the production of USV’s, lean manufacturing processes. You will bring vessel manufacturing with leadership experience to lead a team and ensure industry leading quality is achieved through application of the engineered systems, contributing directly to the creation of high-quality, innovative USV’s. If you have excellent attention to detail, a servant leader heart, boat building experience or equivalent, high commitment to safety and quality, enjoy working with teams and desire to produce the best premium composites, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• This is a working leader role that on the floor producing USV’s with the team every day. As a leader, you will ensure that the safety, quality, delivery and productivity objectives are met while also supporting and developing your team.
• Ensure performance reviews, and all other applicable HR policies and procedures are followed and performed with excellence.
• Create a mission minded culture with focus on 100% performance for safety, quality and delivery to our customers.

Safety

• Personally lead by example by adhering to all safety policies and procedures to ensure the safety of you and your team.
• Ensure proper PPE, tools, equipment, and material handling equipment is used correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
• Manage all material handling and chemical storage processes.
• Manage and maintain all critical equipment or tools, including the automated paint system cell and controls.
• The primary process will be epoxy based paint, but gelcoat application and finishing may be required. You will be responsible for paint or gelcoating processes from surface prep through paint application to final finishing. This will be in a controlled paint environment.
• You may be required to perform repair processes on finished USV’s of USV’s in process that have received damage.

Quality / Continuous Improvement

• Ensure the critical steps of finishing are followed to ensure critical finish standards and finish durability for the mission is achieved.
• Complete ISPC (In-Station Process Control) sheets to record critical process steps and capture critical to quality, critical to safety and productivity results.
• Identify and report any discrepancies, malfunctions, or quality issues to manager or manufacturing engineers.
• Be a part of new model design reviews and prototyping of new products and processes.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions aimed at improving processes, efficiency, and product quality.
• Adhere to all company quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  
• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing Supervisor, Team Leader or Manager role.
• 5-10 years of experience in boat manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including assembly diagrams.
• Familiarity with OSHA and other manufacturing management practices.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing practices.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work safely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Confident computer skills to use Microsoft solutions and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
• May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during assembly processes.
• Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
• Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
• Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

E-Verify

The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.

Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.