Electrical Lead

ElDorado National California•Riverside, CA

6d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Lead Position Summary The Electrical Lead serves as the lead and floor-level supervisor for assembly operations. This role is accountable for daily execution of assembly activities, team performance, and adherence to quality and schedule requirements. The Lead provides hands-on technical guidance across all assembly disciplines, drives a strong quality culture, and acts as the primary escalation point for production issues at the floor level.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in vehicle manufacturing or complex assembly environments
Demonstrated leadership experience in a production or technical lead role
Deep cross-functional expertise in mechanical, electrical, and body/interior assembly
Strong understanding of quality standards, workmanship requirements, and production controls
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong technical judgment and decision-making skills
Effective cross-functional communication and issue escalation
Ability to balance quality, schedule, and labor efficiency under changing priorities
Hands-on coaching and mentoring capability
Champion quality culture and accountability on the production floor
Ensure compliance with workmanship standards and documentation requirements
Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Oversee daily assembly execution, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with schedules and priorities
Direct daily work activities, assign tasks, set expectations, and balance labor to maintain line flow and productivity
Serve as the technical authority across mechanical, electrical, and body/interior assembly disciplines
Verify electrical workmanship, coach IPC-620 practices, and interface closely with Quality on compliance and defect prevention
Ensure body and interior assemblies meet cosmetic standards and final sign-off readiness requirements
Own first-pass yield performance and lead escalation of quality, safety, or delivery risks
Coordinate cross-functional problem resolution with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Materials
Provide clear feedback to Engineering on drawing, work instruction, and BOM issues impacting build quality or efficiency
Lead rework prioritization and containment activities to protect downstream operations
Ensure documentation discipline across the team, including build records, inspections, and deviation tracking
Lead onboarding, certification tracking, and skills development for assembly personnel
Coach and develop Technicians I–III, reinforcing standard work, quality expectations, and accountability
Make floor-level production and quality decisions within defined authority to maintain schedule and product integrity