Senior Manufacturing Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Req Id: 327

Location:

CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871

Date: Mar 26, 2026

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60 years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Program
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
  
  

We currently have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for an experienced Manufacturing Team Lead - 2nd Shift in Manufacturing Operations. Second shift hours are 2:30 pm to 12:00 am. 2nd shift candidates must be able to train on 1st shift for up to 8 weeks from 5:00 am to 2:30 pm. The Team Lead oversees multiple product lines and is responsible for leading test technicians and assembly operations, including circuit card testing, final assembly and test, and all related process development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities on one or more production lines.
• Ensure that teams are performing to work instructions and team is correctly logging into Work Orders.
• Accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of all work performed on assigned lines.
• Monitor operational efficiencies, yields, and other data reports to guide labor efforts to meet or exceed standards.
• Perform technical responsibilities on assigned line with a high degree of proficiency. Assign work, train and mentor team on best practices of technical application.
• Demonstrate support for company values and vision and embrace TDSI Core Values.
• Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures.
• Follow printed work instructions.
• Read schematics wiring diagrams and building assembly drawing along with MWI.
• Handle small precision tools, hardware, etc.
• Properly sign in on correct Work Orders, complete ESD testing, and follow all manufacturing guidelines and procedures.
• Interpret IPC-A-620 standards, where applicable.
• Maintain a neat appearance in their work area and follow FOD compliance.
• Shall be accountable for quality, quantity, and inspection of all work performed.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's operating policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees; creating effective staff plans - assigning and directing work; performance appraisals, rewarding and management of employee discipline when required; and addressing complaints and resolving conflicts. Active mentoring and development of staff is a critical element of the supervisory responsibilities to create a highly performing cohesive team.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• 2 Year Degree in Electronic Technology or other related field.
• Must have 5 to 7 years manufacturing electro/mechanical experience with at least 5 years in management.
• Computer Skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, StripedLightning and SAP S/4 Hana.
• Experience with electronics, radio test requirements and have a working knowledge of surface mount technology.
• Solid customer focus and management of key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Concepts such as Kanban, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, etc. preferred.
• Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specification control drawing & source control drawing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - fluent in English.
  
  

The hourly pay range for this role is $36.65 to $46.83 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%. Once training on 1st shift is successfully completed, employees will transition to 2nd shift and become eligible for an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC