Team Lead

We are seeking an EMC Team Lead to lead and develop our EMC testing team in Lexington, KY. This is a people-first leadership role, ideal for someone who is passionate about developing teams, driving cultural change, and improving operational performance. The successful candidate will oversee a team of three engineers, with plans to grow the team to five or six. While EMC experience would be advantageous, it is not essential—the business is open to candidates from broader engineering, manufacturing or TIC backgrounds who demonstrate strong leadership potential and a continuous improvement mindset. This role is focused on creating a high-performing team environment, challenging the mindset of "this is how we've always done it," and implementing better ways of working. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop the EMC engineering team Drive a positive culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Manage scheduling and resource planning to ensure engineers are effectively utilisedSupport career development, performance management and mentoring of team members Lead recruitment activities, including interviewing and onboarding new employees Act as a key point of contact for customers and support customer relationship management Identify and implement process improvements across the department Support the planned growth of the team from three to six employees Candidate Profile 3–5 years' professional experience within engineering, manufacturing, testing or a related technical environment Strong leadership qualities with a genuine desire to manage and develop people Previous formal leadership experience is not essential—candidates looking to step into their first leadership role are encouraged Experience within EMC testing is preferred but not required Experience within the TIC industry is advantageous but not essential Engineering or manufacturing background would be highly desirable Experience with Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Continuous Improvement (CI) or operational excellence methodologies is beneficial Strong organisational, communication and customer-facing skills Someone who can challenge existing ways of working and successfully lead cultural change #J-18808-Ljbffr Avetix Engineering