Electronics Test & Repair Lead bei Dayton Granger, Inc.

Immediately Hiring: Electronics Test & Repair Lead

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Our Products: YouTube | Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Location: On-Site in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Shift: Full Time, First Shift, Monday - Friday 

Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance

Position Overview:  

Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) is a 3rd-generation, family-owned aerospace manufacturer that has been designing and producing antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection components for commercial, general aviation, and military customers worldwide for over 82 years. We’re seeking an Electronics Test & Repair Lead to oversee a talented team in our Test & Repair department. In this role, you’ll combine your technical expertise in electronic testing, troubleshooting, and repair with day-to-day leadership of technicians. You’ll set priorities, guide problem-solving, and collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Quality to keep production running smoothly. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring product reliability while developing and motivating your team.

If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for electronics and team success, we’d love to hear from you — apply now!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Test & Repair department, overseeing daily operations and technician performance.
  
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic assemblies and systems; ensure compliance with blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
  
• Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment; perform circuit analysis and recommend design changes to Engineering.
  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and other departments to resolve issues and meet production goals.
  
• Record and maintain accurate test data, work orders, and documentation.
  
• Assign tasks, prepare workstations, and ensure materials and tools are available.
  
• Train, mentor, and motivate employees; monitor progress and support development.
  
• Identify nonconforming parts and uphold all quality, productivity, and safety standards.
  
• Assist management with policy interpretation, performance reviews, and employee discipline.
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  
• Support cross-training initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
  
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.
  
• Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Engineer/Safety Director

Required Qualifications: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Associate degree or completion of vocational training in Electronics.
• Advanced understanding of electronic testing and repair, concentrating on analog.
• 2–3 years of experience in RF and/or transceivers.
• 1+ years of prior experience leading or supervising a team in a test, repair, or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality standards and experience with nonconformance reporting
• Experience documenting test data, work orders, and using ERP/MRP or quality systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Manual dexterity to work with small hand tools such as pliers, wire strippers, screwdrivers, and soldering equipment.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
  

Nice to have: 

• Certified Electronic Technician; FAA Repairman Certification
  

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets. 

Additionally, DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 8 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

Benefits

• Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Mental health benefits.
• Complimentary life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage.
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• On-site gym.
• Access to advanced technology and resources.
• Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.
• Team-building activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).