KEY PURPOSE OF JOB The Production Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of an assigned production line within an aerospace engineering environment. This role ensures the efficient delivery of high‑quality, reliable electro‑mechanical products by leading and supporting the production team, maintaining output standards, and ensuring on‑time delivery, every time. KEY TASKS General: Production Team Lead Responsible for ensuring that the cleanroom always complies with NSS internal cleanliness standards Responsible for ensuring that cleanroom logs are completed accurately and kept up to date Responsible for reporting any deficiencies in materials, parts, or consumables to Quality Responsible for maintaining stock levels of materials, parts, or consumables and reporting any shortages to Stores for replenishment Responsible for execution and adherence to the production plan Ensure the team actively logs and completes tasks in MOM in line with the production plan Plan, organise, coordinate, manage, and control production teams to ensure output delivery and quality standards are met Ensure that all work standards used are current and that all steps are followed and adhered to Responsible for identifying issues and potential line stoppages that may impact capacity planning, and reporting thereof to the Production Shift Supervisor Report and elevate findings and disciplinary issues to the next level Assign duties, set goals, communicate to all levels, conduct team meetings, and ensure a smooth shift handover Ensure good timekeeping is maintained by all staff reporting to them Ensure personnel are working safely and following health and safety procedures and regulations Operations: Assembly Technician Responsible for the day‑to‑day cleanroom operations Overseeing the population and hand‑soldering of PCBs to the highest (space/satellite) standards Overseeing the assembly of harnesses Assisting with the assembly of sub‑assemblies into chassis Application of glues, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings Operation of related assembly aids such as curing ovens, vacuum tanks, compressors, solder pots, crimping tools, etc. Logging and controlling the storage of electronic and other components, as well as work‑in‑progress and completed products Secure packing and storage of sub‑assemblies and completed products Capturing of tasks and job status in line with build operations Reporting production progress and issues to the Production Shift Supervisor Reviewing assembly documentation/build instructions and understanding what needs to be done and how it is to be done Ensuring all documentation is signed off for traceability Ensuring correct procedures/processes are followed during manufacturing Ensuring traceability of all parts during the assembly process PREREQUISITES, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Qualification Matric National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Formal supervisory or leadership training/qualification will be advantageous Tertiary qualification in Production Management will be advantageous Experience Extensive, proven manufacturing experience, preferably in electronics assembly Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an IPC Class 3 manufacturing environment 3–5 years’ experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role within a manufacturing environment (preferred) Working knowledge of IPC standards and ISO 9001 requirements Ability to interpret mechanical and electronic drawings Experience working in cleanroom, ESD, and/or optical assembly environments Solid technical support experience within a manufacturing setting Knowledge of satellite subsystems and the space environment would be advantageous COMPETENCIES & SKILLS Strong leadership and team management Good planning and organisational skills High attention to detail and quality focus Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making Clear communication across all levels Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Hands‑on, proactive approach with accountability Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration Commitment to safety and continuous improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr