Production Lead

Help build what matters.
At Cristek, our work supports critical aerospace and defense missions. We manufacture cable, harness, and electromechanical solutions that help customers meet demanding real-world challenges. The work is hands-on, collaborative, and engaging—and every team member helps us deliver quality products our customers can depend on.

We’re looking for a Production Lead to guide day-to-day work in our Billerica Production site. As a working lead you’ll coordinate workflow, support production goals, and serve as a technical resource for the team.

What you’ll do

- Coordinate daily assignments and workflow to support production schedules and customer requirements.

- Lead team huddles and communicate priorities, goals, and updates.

- Train and guide employees, providing hands-on technical support.

- Monitor work in process and help resolve routine production, quality, equipment, and process issues.

- Help ensure work follows procedures, specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.

- Support inspections, testing, documentation, and process verification.

- Perform production work as needed to keep the team moving.

- Keep the work area safe, clean, organized, and efficient.

- Monitor materials and equipment, and flag issues that could affect workflow.

- Work with supervisors and other teams on continuous improvement.
How we work: the ACE framework
Our ACE framework connects Accountability, Communication, and Empowerment . In this role, that means taking ownership of your area, keeping the team informed, and helping people do their best work through clear guidance and practical support.

Requirements
What you’ll bring

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD certifications.

- At least five years of experience in wire harness, cable assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing.

- Experience serving as a technical resource or lead in a manufacturing environment.

- Ability to read work instructions, specifications, drawings, and related documentation.

- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

- Authorization to access information and hardware subject to ITAR requirements. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.

- Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
If you’re ready to support a skilled team and contribute to work with a clear mission, we’d like to hear from you. Interested? Apply today.