2nd Shift Lead Test Technician IV (Onsite)

Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required Collins Aerospace is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to serve as a Lead Test Technician within our Phoenix Worldwide Repair team. The Lead Test Tech will be responsible for overseeing daily operations within the repair cell, driving on-time delivery (OTD) and turnaround time (TAT) requirements, supporting technicians, and fostering a positive and productive team environment. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence and alignment with organizational goals. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Approximately 40% focused on lead activities, 20% dedicated to engineering and UWR support, and 40% engaged in direct labor tasks. External candidates will receive a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

Lead second-shift startup activities, including reviewing shift pass-downs, verifying team attendance, conducting cell walk-arounds, confirming equipment readiness and chemical checks, and preparing for Tier 1 meetings. Review MROLife reports to establish daily deliverables, schedule Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs) for units ready for Final Inspection (FINP), and prioritize work to meet customer commitments. Monitor work-in-progress (WIP), manage the SHOP queue, assign work efficiently, and communicate part shortages, issues, and schedule risks to the Value Stream Manager (VSM) and support teams. Lead daily Tier 1 meetings to review performance, update the Tier 1 board, address prior-day turnbacks, assign action items, and reinforce 5S and workplace organization. Follow up on cell priorities and corrective actions, resolve operational issues, and collaborate with cross-functional support teams to maintain workflow and meet production goals. Provide hands-on technical support by configuring and operating test stands, testing electronic units to prescribed procedures, and accurately interpreting and documenting test results. Troubleshoot electronic units to the subassembly and component level using diagnostic tools, technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, and knowledge of electronic circuitry; identify and isolate test equipment failures. Support daily production activities and provide technician coverage as needed, including obtaining and maintaining Rework Inspection Approver (UWR) certification. Monitor cell safety and compliance, address identified hazards, drive corrective actions from Management Safety Walks, and ensure required equipment calibration activities are completed. Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment by leading by example, listening to team concerns, and supporting team members with a solutions-oriented approach. Facilitate new-hire onboarding and provide ongoing training and technical guidance to develop team capabilities and support consistent performance. Prepare and communicate thorough shift pass-downs to ensure continuity between shifts and, as needed, provide flexible schedule support for first-shift operations during planned absences of the VSM or first-shift lead. Working Environment To minimize safety risks to you and product, you must wear static-control and personal protective equipment. You may occasionally need to provide weekend and holiday support to meet customer needs. In your role, you will be exposed to: Products of various weights and sizes Equipment with moving parts High potential (voltage/current) Chemicals that may emit fumes Physical Demands Due to the nature of our work, you will need to be able to perform the following functions, with or without