Production Team Lead – Quartz Sensors Tucson, AZ
Lead a High-Performing Team in Aerospace & Defense
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Production Team Lead for Quartz Sensors in Tucson, AZ. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide a skilled, dynamic team, drive production excellence, and play a key role in delivering critical products for commercial, general aviation, and military applications.
What You’ll Bring
Supervisor experience: 6+ years leading teams, preferably managing 10+ employees
Manufacturing experience: 10+ years in electronics manufacturing (aerospace/defense preferred)
Candidates with 3–5 years of supervisory experience and 5+ years of manufacturing experience are also considered, particularly for emerging team lead roles
Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate a tenured, diverse team
Ability to coordinate resources, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure high-quality, on-time production
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 10+ employees, managing performance, attendance, and development
Coordinate daily production schedules and resources to meet goals
Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions
Maintain safety, quality, and continuous improvement standards
Occasionally perform hands-on work to support production needs
Manage controllable operating expenses (scrap, consumables)
Why Join Us
Competitive hourly pay ($27–$29/hour) with overtime eligibility and optional Saturday rotations
Quarterly performance-based bonuses
Opportunity to lead a skilled, mission-driven team in a respected aerospace & defense operation
Supportive culture that emphasizes teamwork, growth, and operational excellence
Step Into a Leadership Role Today
If you’re an experienced supervisor with a background in electronics manufacturing and thrive on leading teams to success, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Production Team Lead.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Pay Details: $58,240.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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