Manufacturing & Operations Lead

Job Description

Job Description

DISCO32 is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing & Operations Lead to help run the day-to-day operations of our production facility. This is a working leadership role — you will actively build products alongside the team while coordinating production schedules, quality control, inventory management, shipping & receiving, and communication across departments.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong electronics manufacturing background who enjoys both hands-on technical work and operational leadership in a fast-paced small business environment.

DISCO32 is not a large corporation with layers of management and narrowly defined roles. We are a small, high-performance team building mission-critical communication equipment that people depend on in the real world.

This role is hands-on and demanding. Some days you may be soldering assemblies, some days unloading shipments, troubleshooting production issues, organizing inventory, or taking out the trash. Everyone contributes wherever needed.

You will be trusted with significant responsibility and held accountable for results. Your work will have a direct and visible impact on the company’s success, product quality, customer experience, and long-term growth.

We are looking to build a long-term, mutually beneficial working relationship with someone who wants to grow alongside the business. As DISCO32 continues to expand, this role will have the opportunity to grow in both responsibility and impact.

This position is not for someone looking to simply punch a clock. It is for someone who takes pride in ownership, thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving problems, and wants to help build something meaningful alongside a dedicated team.

You will work closely with ownership, engineering, sales, and customer service to ensure products are built efficiently, accurately, and to the high standards our customers expect.

If that excites you, we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Production & Assembly

• Build, solder, and assemble electronics, PCBs, wire harnesses, RF cabling, and overmolded products to high quality standards
• Perform precision hand assembly and small-component electronics work - sometimes under a microscope
• Conduct product testing, troubleshooting, and rework as needed
• Maintain clean and organized production workspaces

Production Floor Leadership

• Coordinate and manage daily production activities and priorities
• Ensure production targets and delivery schedules are met
• Maintain detailed QA logs, testing records, and production documentation
• Identify workflow improvements to increase efficiency and consistency

Quality Assurance & Reliability

• Perform quality inspections and functional testing on finished products
• Conduct root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues
• Work closely with engineering on design updates, manufacturability feedback, and ECO implementation
• Uphold strict quality and reliability standards for mission-critical communication equipment

Inventory & Materials Management

• Maintain accurate inventory levels within our cloud-based MRP/ERP system
• Track material usage and forecast supply needs
• Coordinate purchasing requirements and purchase orders with ownership
• Receive and inspect incoming materials and components

Shipping & Receiving

• Process outgoing shipments and maintain shipping accuracy
• Coordinate with shipping carriers using cloud-based shipping platforms
• Handle incoming deliveries and verify order completeness
• Maintain organized inventory and warehouse areas

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering to support production improvements and product changes
• Work with Sales and Customer Service to provide accurate lead times and order status updates
• Support operational scaling as the company continues to grow

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or electrical technician work
• Proven experience with precision soldering, PCB assembly, wire harness manufacturing, and small-component electronics
• Experience working in manufacturing or production environments with changing priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable performing both technical and operational tasks in a hands-on role
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and quality
• Proficient with cloud-based software, MRP/ERP systems, spreadsheets, and shipping platforms
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership
• Comfortable working in a small business environment where flexibility and adaptability are essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF products, communications equipment, or electromechanical assembly
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and production planning
• Experience implementing process improvements or production workflows
• Prior leadership or team coordination experience in manufacturing environments
• Military, public safety, or tactical communications familiarity is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience ($65,000 – $85,000 DOE)
• Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Monday – Friday daytime schedule
• Opportunity to directly shape and improve manufacturing operations
• Long-term growth potential within a rapidly growing company
• A collaborative environment where your work has immediate impact