Team Leader - PCBA Production (US)
If you are enthusiastic about driving positive change and eager to shape the future of technology in a dynamic, international environment, we invite you to join our team.
Summary
Location
USA - Boston
Education
Vocational (MBO)
Years of experience
3+
Function field
Operations & Manufacturing
Hours
40
Full-time salary
$65k - $80k yearly
About the role
As the Team Leader at Prodrive Technologies, you will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing production team within a dynamic, high-tech manufacturing environment. You will drive operational excellence in PCBA assembly and test processes, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and efficiency across diverse industries such as medical and industrial applications.
In this role, you will combine hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, working closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to continuously improve processes and scale production capabilities in line with business growth.
Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of technicians within each PCBA production department
Ensure daily production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency
Act as a point of contact between production, engineering and operations teams.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cycle time, and overall equipment effectiveness
Monitor production performance through KPIs and take proactive measures to address deviations
Ensure proper planning, staffing, training, and resource allocation to meet production demands
Foster a strong culture of ownership, teamwork, safety, and quality on the production floor
Identify and implement process improvements, tooling, and automation opportunities
Ensure compliance with internal standards and external quality requirements (e.g., IPC standards, 5S)
What we offer
Performance-based salary growth that rewards your results
Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on-site
Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan
Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects
A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged
What you bring
High school diploma or equivalent technical or associate degree preferred
Proven experience in a leadership or team lead role within a production environment
Strong people management, coaching, and motivational skills
Hands-on mindset with the ability to solve urgent problems on the production floor
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Experience with production KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 5S)
Flexibility to support production needs
Authorized to work in the US
3+ years of experience in a high-mix, low- to mid-volume production environment
Familiarity with automated assembly lines
Highly competent in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI)
Experience with ERP/MES systems
Knowledge of IPC standards and high-reliability electronics manufacturing
Experience supporting and scaling production
- Science Park Eindhoven 5501
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- The Netherlands
- recruitment@prodrive-technologies.com
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